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The Garden Realm
50 years of horticultural legacy — the original Native Botanic Gardens, the Iconic Nursery, Forest Fairy Tale Trail and NEW Gardeners' Matchmaking Service.
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The Botanic Gardens
Acres of natives collected from all over Australia over the past 50 years, paths and discovery zones — the original Sunshine Coast botanic gardens since 1975 which we are still uncovering and restoring.
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Queensland's premier native nursery — over 3,000 species in stock, expert advice, and over 13,000 plants under propagation.
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Forest Fairy Tale Trail
Discover fairy legends, Dreamtime little people and stories from around the world along an enchanted self-guided walk.
Learn moreGardeners' Matchmaking Service
We know which questions to ask to match you with the perfect plant — whether you're after a lifetime legacy or a quick fling!
Learn moreLittle Sprouts Indoor Play
The Sunshine Coast's new imaginative indoor play centre for children under 10, open every day 8am to 4pm.
Learn moreMake every day an adventure
An Annual Pass unlocks unlimited visits across all three Realms, every Ranger-led adventure and every trail — with adults and carers always free.
Come for the Plants, stay for the exceptional Coffee and Food.
Free entry to the Country Store, Nursery, Gardens Café, Terrace Bar & Takeaway.
Table Reservations recommended Thursdays-Sundays: book a table
Fairhill Farmyard Adventures every day
Ranger-led sessions every half past the hour in the mornings. Day Pass Tickets & Monthly/Annual Memberships. Booking recommended but not essential: see Adventures