Education

The Botanic Gardens team welcomes schools and other groups to visit throughout the year.

The Botanic Gardens Living Collection of plants and associated features provide students with many learning experiences appropriate to the school curriculum.

Suggested focuses for a visit to the gardens are endless, but can include a range of Science and HASS focuses, such as plant adaptations, living things, classification, water cycle, sustainability, ethnobotany, maths sessions and more.

Education for schools

Education for schools

We welcome school groups and other groups into our beautiful botanic gardens. Find out how to plan your group visit.

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School holidays activities

School holidays activities

A range of exploring and creative activities are available each school holidays to help keep the kids entertained as they discover the flora and fauna of the botanic gardens.

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Self-guided kids activities

Self-guided kids activities

Come and explore the gardens with the kids on your next visit. Downloadable activity sheets are available.

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Self-guided walks

Self-guided walks

Come down to the Botanic Gardens and enjoy some fresh air with the kids. There are a number of self-guided walks on offer with brochures available to download or collect from the Visitor Information Centre.

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Fact sheets

Fact sheets

Explore our range of fact sheets to find out more on some of the flora, fauna and different features in the botanic gardens.

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Useful links

Useful links

Find useful links on nature education, botanic gardens, flora and fauna.

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