the botanicals are nice to walk around and the lakes are pleasant, however the amount of positive things i heard about them were undeserved- it is pretty similar to any other botanical garden, yet good because everything is within close distance, surprisingly.

Start from Greenslopes street. Explore the lakes. Immerse yourself into great scenery. Follow on to the boardwalk. Make sure to have enough time and top it off by crossing the street into the Botanical Gardens. Doing it this way makes it better the way you go. So much to see and such a nice place to relax. It is open... More

The gardens are great check it out. I little hot in the cafe as you are out side with no air con. Great to walk around the gardens and grab a cool drink or lunch.

Amazing gardens, is not a huge area to walk around so is good for elderly or in a wheelchair. The variety of flowers and tropical plants is amazing. Has a cafe that is good for breakfast or lunch, just take the mozzie spray.

There are some beautiful bird life at the gardens and the board walk is quite nice also. It is good to be able to walk through to the botanic gardens. During wet season, this place is unfortunately a breeding ground for mosquitoes and there have been times we've planned picnics here but have had to leave because of them. We've... More

Rainforest boardwalk towards the Botanic Gardens can be a bit spooky at 8am in the morning but it is great to see the beautiful gardens across the road at the end of the walk. Great little cafe there too. Worth also looking at the new Visitors Centre and Tanks Arts Precinct next door.

Any garden is a good garden, but a massive botanical and natural garden full of Australian natives is a pleasure to behold. If you're expecting a manicured English garden you will be disappointed; This is gardening where the plants are not constrained but allowed to flourish in all their wild glory. If you're lucky or patient you can see al... More

It was a great afternoon for our family. You can spend a hour or two, or many hours. Depends on where you decide to walk and explore. The one Tank that was open for viewings for free was filled with modern art. The gardens were beautiful. There is a restaurant and a small cafe on-site.

There are miles of wandering to be had here, and its a lovely way to escape a bit of the Cairns heat too. There are a couple of walking tracks though, which you really want to be a little prepared for if you are going to walk them. We just wandered around, and then found ourselves on the Red walk.... More