George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Visitor Information

How to find us

The 42 hectares of Botanic Gardens are about 2 kilometres north of the Darwin Business District. Near the lower entrance of Gardens Road you can find the water fountain, floral displays, the Wesleyan Church, playground, barbecues and toilets. An alternative entry and carpark is via Geranium Street, which leads to the Orientation Centre and Office.

Printable locality map (pdf 178Kb)

Printable map of Gardens (pdf 834Kb)

What to see and do

A network of paths connect the main features in the Gardens. It is advisable to wear a hat, sunscreen, suitable footwear and insect repellent. Drinking water fountains are located throughout.

• Fact Sheet (pdf 839Kb)

Plant display house

Contains a collection of tropical orchids, ferns, other exotic plants and special seasonal displays.

Cycads

Cycads are grown throughout the gardens. Collections of Northern Territory, Australian and International cycads are displayed near the Geranium Street entrance.

Palms

A collection of approximately 450 species have been planted. Most are located near or in the Rainforest Gully.

Rainforest gully

Waterfall and ponds provide a setting for an established rainforest with an under storey of palms and shade plants.

Children's evolutionary playground

This award winning playground is a refreshing, safe and shady retreat where children and parents can enjoy quality family time.

Native Top End plants

Planted throughout the Gardens, but particularly in areas such as the open woodland.

Baobab collection

You can see all the baobab species in the world in this collection.

Mangroves and coastal plants

These are the basis of the Garden's collection on the beach side of Gilruth Avenue. There is a boardwalk which forms part of a walking track to the Museum.

The former Wesleyan methodist church

This unique prefabricated church was designed, constructed and erected on Knuckey street, Darwin in 1897.  It is the oldest church building in the Northern Territory.  In 2000 the church was moved and reconstructed at the Gardens.

Opening times

Geranium Street Gates: 7.00am to 7.00pm, every day.

Gardens Road Gates: 7.00am to 7.00pm, every day.

Orientation Centre: 8.30am to 4.00pm on weekends and public holidays.  8.00am to 4.00pm on weekdays.

Plant Display House: 8.30am to 3.30pm, every day.

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