Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens

-30.29575 , 153.12465

Australia

North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located in the city of Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales coast. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The indigenous Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of the land. In 1975 the site was set aside for a botanic garden, which opened in 1988. 

The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and a Rare and Endangered plants zone, with a focus on the flora of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America.

The garden provides an accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -30.2957/153.1247 (2021-01-03 21:04:27 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens" (2021-01-03 21:04:27 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-04 12:18:19
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located in the city of Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales coast. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The indigenous Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of the land. In 1975 the site was set aside for a botanic garden, which was opened opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and a Rare and Endangered plants zone, with a focus on those of the flora of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. The garden provides an accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-12-01 14:27:29
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located in the city of Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales coast. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The indigenous Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of the land. In 1975 the site was set aside for a botanic garden, which was opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and a Rare and Endangered plants, plants zone, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. The garden provides an accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-12-01 14:26:14
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the in the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New New South Wales.Wales coast. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The indigenous Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of the land. In 1975 the site was set aside for a botanic garden, which was opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. The garden provides an accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:58:39
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The indigenous Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of the land. In 1975 the site was set aside for a botanic garden, which was eventually opened was opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. The garden provides an accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:58:18
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The indigenous Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of the land. In 1975 the land was site was set aside for a botanic garden, which was eventually opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. The garden provides an accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:16:59
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. In 1975 the land was set aside for a botanic garden, which was eventually opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. The garden provides an acessible accessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. The garden also offers guided tours and educational activities. Details are at the website: https://coffsbotanicgarden.com.au/
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:15:11
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. In 1975 the land was set aside for a botanic garden, which was eventually opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. The garden provides an acessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America.America. The garden provides an acessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Over 200 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:14:42
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. In 1975 the land was set aside for a botanic garden, which was eventually opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. The garden provides an acessible introduction to the commoner birds of the North Coast. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. Over 200 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 12:43:22
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. Creek. In 1975 the land was set aside for a botanic garden, which was eventually opened in 1988.  The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Smaller areas are devoted to the flora of South Africa, India, China, Japan, North and South America. Over 200 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 11:25:09
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is located on the ege of the city of Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales. The garden effectively occupies a peninsula formed by a bend in Coffs Creek. The garden is divided into vegetation zones including Swamp Forest, Rain Forest and Rare and Endangered plants, with a focus on those of the North Coast of New South Wales. Over 200 bird species have been recorded.

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis)
Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)
Striated Heron (Butorides striata)
Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua)
Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)
Noisy Pitta (Pitta versicolor)
Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris)
Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta)
Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta)
Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus)
Large-billed Scrubwren (Sericornis magnirostra)
Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus)
Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea)
Spectacled Monarch (Symposiachrus trivirgatus)
Rose Robin (Petroica rosea)

Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-10 12:43:17)

Rose Robin (Petroica rosea) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-10 01:45:34)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was deleted by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 14:10:56)

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 14:10:37)

Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 13:45:03)

Spectacled Monarch (Symposiachrus trivirgatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:16:25)

Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:16:14)

Large-billed Scrubwren (Sericornis magnirostra) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:15:09)

Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:14:53)

Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:14:45)

Noisy Pitta (Pitta versicolor) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:14:15)

Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:14:07)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:13:39)

Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:13:27)

Striated Heron (Butorides striata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:13:10)

Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:11:34)

Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2025-11-09 11:11:22)

A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is available. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake.

The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or its distinctive song heard along the creek.

The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Green Catbird and Satin Bowerbird are resident, while Regent Bowerbird visits in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, as do Fan-tailed Cuckoo and Shining Bronze-Cuckoo. Rose Robin sometimes appears in winter around the Japanese garden. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident, sometimes seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September.

The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
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• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-04 12:19
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered.available. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or its distinctive song heard along the creek. The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Green Catbird and Satin Bowerbird are resident, while Regent Bowerbird visits in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, as do Fan-tailed Cuckoo and Shining Bronze-Cuckoo. Rose Robin sometimes appears in winter around the Japanese garden. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident, sometimes seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-12 11:51
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or its distinctive song heard along the creek. The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Green Catbird and Satin Bowerbird is resident and are resident, while Regent Bowerbird visits in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, as do Fan-tailed Cuckoo and Shining Bronze-Cuckoo. Rose Robin sometimes appears in winter around the Japanese garden. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident, sometimes seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 12:25
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or its distinctive song heard along the creek. The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird visits in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, as do Fan-tailed Cuckoo and Shining Bronze-Cuckoo. Rose Robin sometimes appears in winter. winter around the Japanese garden. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can resident, sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 02:05
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or its distinctive song heard along the creek. The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in visits in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, Rose Robin in winter. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 02:04
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or heard its distinctive song heard along the creek. The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, Rose Robin in winter. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:58
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). winter). Mangrove Gerygone might be seen or heard along the creek. The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur in spring and summer, Rose Robin in winter. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:49
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. In spring and summer, Black-faced Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur.occur in spring and summer, Rose Robin in winter. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:37
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show visitors mammals such as koalas, possums and gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:37
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers monthly nocturnal guided tours which aim to show mammals such as possums and gliders gliders, but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 14:25
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta occurs is found in the forest from May to September. The garden offers nocturnal guided tours which aim to show mammals such as possums and gliders but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 14:24
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta occurs from May to September. September. The garden offers nocturnal guided tours which aim to show mammals such as possums and gliders but may also provide sightings of Tawny Frogmouth and Powerful Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 14:05
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. Satin Bowerbird is resident and Regent Bowerbird occurs in spring and autumn. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta occurs from May to September.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 14:04
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown and Brown, White-faced and Blue-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta occurs from May to September.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:41
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants, cormorants and darters, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown and White-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta occurs from May to September.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:20
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown and White-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest. forest. Best located by its call, Noisy Pitta occurs from May to September.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:11
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side.  A boardwalk branching off from the Circuit leads through the Swamp Forest. At the end of the peninsula are the Japan and China areas with an ornamental lake. The creek has cormorants, Little (Striated) and White-faced Herons, Sacred Kingfishers (in summer) and Azure Kingfishers (in winter). The forest and parkland have Spangled Drongo, Lewin's, Brown and White-faced Honeyeaters and Scarlet Myzomela. In spring and summer, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs occur. Powerful Owl is a breeding resident and can sometimes be seen roosting in large trees in the forest.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 12:44
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, inclduin including the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 12:37
A visit could take anything from an hour to over two hours. A choice of 3-4 routes is offered. The 'Grand Circuit' covers almost the whole peninsula, inclduin the path beside Coffs Creek on the east side. 

The garden is one kilometer east of the commercial centre (CBD) of Coffs Harbour. One can walk or cycle to the garden via Coffs Street and the Coffs Creek Walkway, which should provide some birding en route. Musk Parakeets, for example, feed on eucalyptus blossoms along the walkway.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-11 02:35
The garden is one kilometer east of the commercial centre (CBD) of Coffs Harbour. One can walk or cycle via Coffs cycle to the garden via Coffs Street and the Coffs Creek Walkway, which should provide some birding en route. Musk Parakeets, for example, feed on eucalyptus blossoms along the walkway.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-11 02:34
The garden is one kilometer east of the commercial centre (CBD) of Coffs Harbour. One can walk or cycle via Coffs Street and the Coffs Creek Walkway, which should provide some birding en route.  Musk Parakeets, for example, feed on eucalyptus blossoms along the walkway.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:25
The garden is one kilometre est kilometer east of the commercial centre (CBD) of Coffs Harbour. One can walk via Coffs or cycle via Coffs Street and the Coffs Creek Walkway, which should provide some birding en route. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:24
The garden is one kilometre est of the commercial centre (CBD) of Coffs Harbour. One can walk via Coffs Street and the Coffs Creek Walkway, which should provide some birding en route. 

The garden is accessed from Coff Street in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The main routes through the garden are paved, suitable for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available for loan and electric buggies for hire. 

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-15 08:47
The garden is accessed from Coff Street in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs. The main routes through the garden are paved, suitable for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available for loan and electric buggies for hire.   Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-12 11:47
The garden is accessed from Coff Street in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs. The main routes through the garden are paved, suitable for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available for loan and electric buggies for hire. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-11 02:38
The garden is accessed from Coffs Road in Coff Street in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs. The main routes are suitable for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available for loan and electric buggies for hire. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:40
The garden is accessed from Coffs Road in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs. The main routes are suitable for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available for loan and eletric electric buggies for hire. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:40
The garden is accessed from Coffs Road in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs.dogs. The main routes are suitable for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available for loan and eletric buggies for hire. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:26
The garden is accessed from Coffs Road in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.m. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:21
The garden is accessed from Coffs Road in Coffs Harbour. Entry is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. The flowering plants attract butterflies such as Orchard and Macleay's Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane, Brown Ringlet and Swordgrass Brown.

Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-12 11:48
Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard The flowering plants attract butterflies such as Orchard and Macleay's Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane, Brown Ringlet and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-11 02:36
Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include the large Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard and Macleay's Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane, Brown Ringlet and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-11 02:32
Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include the large Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard and Macleay's Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane, Brown Ringlet and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 01:55
Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include the large Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane, Brown Ringlet and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or they may be kept busy at the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 14:12
Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include the large Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane and Aeroplane, Brown Ringlet and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or they may be kept busy at the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:56
Koalas, Echidnas and Flying Foxes live in the garden. Possums and Gliders are active at night and may be seen on nocturnal guided tours. Reptiles include the large Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or they may be kept busy at the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:41
Reptiles include the large Eastern Water Dragon, Dark Bark-sided Skink and Land Mullet. Butterflies include Orchard Swallowtail, Black Jezebel, Common Aeroplane and Swordgrass Brown. Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or they may be kept busy at the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:30
Non-birding companions may enjoy the peaceful scenery and vegetation of the garden. Alternatively they may enjoy nearby beaches such as North Wall Beach and Jetty Beach, or they may be kept busy at the large Coffs Central shopping mall, 1 km west of the garden.

The Botanic Garden Square near the entrance has information points, a cafe with outdoor seating and toilets.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-09 13:13
The Botanic Garden Square near the entrance has information points, a cafe with outdoor seating and toilets.

Insect repellent is recommended since mosquitoes may be annoying in the warmer months. Some venomous snakes such as Red-bellied Black Snake occur.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-04 12:23
Mosquitoes Insect repellent is recommended since mosquitoes may be annoying in the warmer months. Some venomous snakes such as Red-bellied Black Snake occur.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-04 12:22
Mosquitoes may be annoying in the warmer months. Some venomous snakes such as Red-bellied Black Snake occur.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-10 02:00
Some venomous snakes such as Red-bellied Black Snake occur.
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