Part of Norfolk Island National Park, these botanical gardens evoke a strong sense of place. Most plants in this 5.5-hectare plot are native to Norfolk Island, and many of them are endemic, meaning they grow here and only here.
Take a stroll along the boardwalk trail, which slopes down a gully past cloud-scraping pines, giant tree ferns and subtropical rainforest. If you’re lucky, you might spot a green parrot flitting about; just look for its near-neon plumage and red crown. Found only on our island, these parrots were once on the brink of extinction. A dedicated conservation program has seen numbers increase though they’re still a rare and precious sight.
During your visit, be sure to stop at the on-site Discovery Centre to complete your 360° experience of nature on Norfolk Island.
Visitor information
Operating Hours: 24/7
Cost: Free
Getting Here: Located on Mission Road. Less than a 5-minute drive from Burnt Pine.
Top Tips for Norfolk Island Botanical Gardens
- There are toilet facilities at the gardens but no coffee shop, so if you want refreshments or snacks, bring your own. Tables and chairs are available on the viewing platform, which offers vistas out across the rainforest to Mount Pitt.
- Several of the shorter trails, including the boardwalk and garden trail, are suitable for wheelchair users and strollers.
