Welcome to Fairhill
Sunshine Coast's 2026 Top Ten Experiences
Welcome to Fairhill Adventure Gardens, filled with hands-on Animal Fun and unforgettable Adventures. Native Botanic Gardens & Nursery, Gardens Café & so much more. Ready to plan your visit?
FinalistReal words from real families who've spent their day with us in the gardens.
Taryn George
November 2026
My daughter and I had a lovely morning at Fairhill Gardens. Feeding the chickens, goats and ducks....
Read on Google (opens in a new tab)Rhian Roberts
November 2026
A quaint beautiful little spot with a touch of old English farm life
Jamie
November 2026
Love this place, and the team! Cheers K
Elise Kovacs
November 2026
Karel the witch and Flora were absolutely amazing..so friendly and welcoming & very helpful. Such a....
Read on Google (opens in a new tab)Elyse CHILDS
November 2026
Love this place so good for kids! Karen and flora are the best
Isaac J
October 2026
Awesome vibe! Great service around the animals and amazing prices for plants
Daily Activities Schedule
Gates open 8am to 4pm daily
Ranger-led Animal Adventures: listen for the Gong and meet at Reception at the times below to join.
8amGates Open
Exceptional coffee, babyccinos and puppaccinos from the Gardens Café Baristas
8.30amCuddle & Brush
Cuddle and brush the baby mini goats in the Kids' Barn. The gentlest way to start a Fairhill morning.
9.30amCuddle Corner & Farmyard Friends
Hold the latest hatch of chicks, feed the guinea pigs, meet the goats, visit the chicken farmyard and pets' paddock. Hands-on with the whole farmyard.
10.30amCuddle Corner & Farmyard Friends
Hold the latest hatch of chicks, feed the guinea pigs, meet the goats, visit the chicken farmyard and pets' paddock. Hands-on with the whole farmyard.
11.30amMini Goats' Promenade to Turtle Lake
Help take the mini goats on their daily Promenade to Turtle Lake. Join the daily walk down to the water.
12.30pmCuddle & Brush, then Catwalk-time
Cuddle and brush the baby miniature pygmy goat kids in The Kids' Barn, then it's "catwalk-time" with lead-training walks to the Lawn. Listen for the gong at Reception.
2pmAfternoon Teatime for all the Farmyard
Help with the afternoon feeds and nighttime prep of all the chicks, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and paddock goats. The best way to learn what it takes to care for your own pet and farmyard animals.
3pmCuddle & Brush and Goodnight Goats
Cuddle and brush the baby mini goats, then say goodnight as they get ready for bed time.
4pmHome Time
Bon voyage and we'll see you again soon!
Please be aware that the activities schedule may change slightly from day to day - collect today's Welcome Guide from Reception on arrival
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Annual Pass
Fairhill Annual Membership
Unlimited entry to all of Fairhill for 12 months from the day you join.
We've renamed
Fairhill Adventure Gardens — to better reflect what Fairhill has become. Because every day in the gardens is an adventure.
Three Realms · one fabulous destination
Step inside the Realms of Fairhill
An immersive walk-through nature experience — three living environments, one unforgettable day out.
EMOTIONAnimal Farmyard Realm
The farmyard family at the heart of Fairhill — daily Ranger-led adventures with the chickens, chicks, guinea pigs and the mini goats promenade.
BEAUTYThe Garden Realm
50 years of horticultural legacy: the original Native Botanic Gardens, the Iconic Nursery, the Little Engineers' Dig Zone and our Gardeners' Matchmaking Service.
ADVENTUREWild Nature Realm
The wild side of Fairhill: subtropical rainforest, water dragons, the Forest Fairy Tale Trail and the seasonal life of Turtle Lake.
Join Our Garden Community
From workshops to festivals, there's always something happening at Fairhill. Connect with nature and fellow garden enthusiasts.
Fairy Twilight Hollow opens
Fairy Twilight Hollow opens on Saturday 7 November. Walk through a little magic and find the Star to start your Star Quest. The Fairies move it every day. Where will you find it today?
Black November at Fairhill
Australia's biggest sale event from local retailers, the Fairhill way. Four days of deals across the Nursery, the Country Store and our Local Makers' Marketplace, finishing with Shop Local Saturday. Start your Christmas shopping with the people who make and grow right here on the Sunshine Coast: handmade gifts, local produce, natives and gift cards.
Shop Local Saturday
The last day of Black November, and a day to make a big deal of shopping local. Meet our Local Makers, find handmade gifts, local food and natives grown on the Sunshine Coast, then settle in for lunch at The Gardens Café. Every purchase in our Local Makers' Marketplace goes straight back to the Sunshine Coast makers who made it.
Follow our story
Over 23,000 garden lovers across Facebook and Instagram. Join the community for daily inspiration from the gardens.
@fairhill.botanicgardens
Nursery & Gardens: Daily 8am-4pm
Cafe: Daily 8am - last orders 2pm
114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry
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Ready to Explore Queensland's
Native Beauty?
Join us for an unforgettable journey through native gardens, meet our friendly farm animals, and enjoy award-winning café dining. Your perfect day out awaits!
Visit Information
Opening Hours
Nursery & Gardens: Daily 8am-4pm
Café: Daily 8am - last orders 2pm
Fairhill Adventures at your own pace all day from 8am plus Ranger-led Animal Farm Adventures every half past the hour all morning
Contact
Phone: 07 5343 7906
Email: hello@fairhill.com.au
50+
Years of Beauty
100K+
Happy Visitors
2,300+
Native Species
4.8
Average Rating