North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

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.

Founded in 1980, the garden developed from vacant land into a comprehensive collection of native and international plant species. This transformation demonstrates how unused space became a botanical destination.

The Japanese Friendship Garden displays traditional design through a partnership with Sasebo, featuring characteristic stone placements and thoughtful plant choices that visitors can directly experience. This section shows how two distant places connected through shared gardening values.

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.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1980

GPS coordinates: -30.29760,153.12400

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41