Events In the Gardens

Summers warming up and it's a great time to get out and enjoy the Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a wonderful family night of carols under the Bunya Pine Christmas Tree or bring the kids along to a range of school holiday events.

This years Carols in the Gardens will be bigger and better than ever! Enjoy performances by local groups including the ever popular Harmonics and kids can even receive special glow in the dark face painting and hair style! The Gardens Friends will be holding their usual gold coin raffle with great prizes, as well as selling safe glow candles and bracelets

Date: Saturday December 20, 2008 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: Free entry
Further Information: 4952 7300 or botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
Location: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens - Tropical Sun Garden lawn, 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay

School Holiday Fun

Get the kids out of the house and discover fun school holiday activities, from arts and crafts to critter fun. Activities include…

In December this year

Nature's Christmas Decorations… Dec 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2008

In January...

Wednesday Wildlife Warriors… Wednesday 7, 14, 21 January 2009

Leaf Hunts….Friday 9, 16 January 2009

Kids Botanic Art Group…Mondays 12, 19 January 2009

Each group is limited to 10 children - Bookings essential

Date: Throughout the school holidays
Cost: $5 for Christmas activities, all January activities are free.
Further Information: 4952 7300 or botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
Location: Meeting Room and in the Gardens, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay