Noosa Botanic Gardens

Noosa Botanic Gardens is an 8-hectare public botanic garden on the shores of Lake Macdonald near Cooroy in the Noosa Shire, Queensland. Opened in 1990 on an 8-hectare site, it features landscaped gardens showcasing Australian native and exotic plant collections, a fern house, lily pond and Greek-style amphitheatre. Set against the lake backdrop, it is valued for its tranquil lakeside setting, horticultural displays, birdlife and as a community venue for weddings and events.

Visitors can expect an open, landscaped garden on the edge of Lake Macdonald with formal garden beds, lawns, a fern house, lily pond, and a Greek-style amphitheatre overlooking the lake. Paths wind through collections of native and exotic plants, shaded groves and open lakeside areas with views across the water. The setting is quiet and natural, suitable for walking, photography, birdwatching and picnics, with shelters and seating throughout.

Developed by Noosa Shire Council and officially opened in 1990 on an 8-hectare site on the shores of Lake Macdonald, which is a drinking water supply for the region. The gardens were created to display horticultural collections and provide a public recreation and community event space for the Noosa Shire.

Serves as a community cultural and events venue, notably the lakeside Greek-style amphitheatre used for weddings, concerts, performances and community gatherings, and as a place for environmental education and appreciation of regional flora.