This is a fabulous walking destination from downtown Cairns. The botanic garden is well marked and beautifully maintained and well worth a visit if you have any interest in gingers, exotic flowers, or unusual tropical plants. The rainforest boardwalk is very interesting and gives you an opportunity to learn a little about the various rainforest habitats found in Queensland. You... more

Even though I’ve been to Melbourne’s wonderful Royal Botanical Gardens many, many times and love them, I loved Cairn’s Botanic Gardens too as they are different and special, being tropical and such a contrast to my hometown. The ferns and boardwalks were gorgeous & the gardens are a great way to escape the hot sun. Definitely allow enough time to... more

The Centenary Lakes are a free facility next to the Botanical Gardens nearer the outskirts of Cairns. It is well worth visiting them as you can combine them with the Red / Blue Arrow walks, a visit to the Botanical Gardens and a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Also visiting the park around the lakes is free. The... more