We’re open Sunday 25 October, 8am to 4pm. Plenty of undercover space. (The Charles Camilleri Connection live music is cancelled due to the weather.)
Welcome to Fairhill
FinalistWelcome to Fairhill Adventure Gardens, the Sunshine Coast's famous family day filled with hands-on Animal Fun and unforgettable Experiences. Discover Queensland's original Native Botanic Gardens, Forest Fairy Trail, Natives-First Nursery, farm-and-garden-to-table Gardens Café.
Ready to plan your visit?
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 & Egg Collecting
Hold the latest hatch of chicks, feed the guinea pigs, meet the goats and collect the eggs. Hands-on with the whole farmyard.
10.30amCuddle Corner & Egg Collecting
Hold the latest hatch of chicks, feed the guinea pigs, meet the goats and collect the eggs. 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.
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
Fresh, Fun, Real Videos Straight From Our Visitors
Real words from real families who've spent their day with us in the gardens.
October 2026
The team is so welcoming and the kids love your animals so much. They want to come every weekend! Thank you for what you are creating!
Tanya Dunbabin
October 2026
The team and place are all great. Love the fairy garden :)
Juliana Brandão
October 2026
Wonderful staff, amazing miniature goats ( soooo lovely ) and great food. Thank you !
Liz
October 2026
Such a nice team and setting!
Simone King
October 2026
The atmosphere was very pleasant and staff are friendly
Nick
October 2026
Everything! The cafe-the setting is lovely. Even pillows on the seats. The food is amazing My vanilla latte was so good. The team are all so friendly. Mel in the nursery -lovely person and very knowledgeable. Wonderful place for all ages. Thank you.
Ruth
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 Forest Fairy Tale Trail and our Gardeners' Matchmaking Service.
ADVENTUREWild Nature Realm
The wild side of Fairhill: subtropical rainforest, water dragons, frog hollows, the Little Engineers' Dig Zone 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.
Halloween PumpkinFest
Pumpkin carving and crafts with a real pumpkin to take home, the NEW Haunted Barn, a Trick-or-Treat Trail, the Forest Fairy Trail treasure hunt, ranger-led farmyard adventures, and spooky campfire stories with a costume parade around the bonfire at the end of the day. Phase 1 tickets on sale now.
Friends & Neighbours Monthly Breakfast
Fairhill Group of Friends & Neighbours monthly breakfast. All welcome.
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.
Follow our story
Over 16,000 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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One card for adventures, the café, the nursery, the Farm Shop, workshops and events. Delivered instantly by email, in any value.
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