North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Botanical garden in Coffs Harbour, Australia.
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden covers 20 hectares and contains coastal forests, planted gardens, walking paths through discovery areas, and sections along Coffs Creek. The space holds both native and international plant species across its large grounds.
The garden is overseen by the Australian botanist Alexander Floyd. Its rainforest section was planted in 1987 and now holds about 350 species. A new glasshouse opened in June 2022, with a tropical house kept at around 32 °C and a shade house for ferns.
The Japanese Friendship Garden was built with advice from gardeners at the botanic gardens of Sasebo, Coffs Harbour's sister city in Japan. The garden's plantings and layout reflect that exchange, and the sister-city link is the reason the section exists.
The garden is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with free entry and ample parking at Hardacre Street. The paths are well marked, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace throughout the grounds.
The garden protects 17 of the 20 most endangered plant species in New South Wales, including the native swamp orchid Phaius australis. This collection makes the place a vital refuge for rare and threatened species.
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