Blooming plant sale at Botanic Gardens Open Day
Published on 01 May 2026
Fraser Coast residents are in for a blooming treat, with a colourful plant sale set to be a highlight of the Hervey Bay Botanic Garden Open Day this month, including Kauri Pines – the new official tree of the Fraser Coast.
The open day will be held on Sunday 24 May from 9am to 12pm, giving locals the chance to explore the gardens, enjoy family-friendly activities and take home a new plant.
Fraser Coast Deputy Mayor Lachlan Cosgrove said about 2,000 plants will be available for purchase starting from just $3, including melaleucas, local koala food trees, a selection of rainforest species from our region, and the iconic Kauri Pine - the official tree of the Fraser Coast.
“It’s not often Council offers native plants for sale, so this is a great opportunity to create your own Fraser Coast garden with local species at an affordable price,” he said.
“All of our plants are grown through Council’s Community Environment Program nursery, so they’re the same species we use to restore our parks and natural areas.
Cr Cosgrove said the open day coincides with Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ) Botanic Gardens Week, which celebrates the important role plants play in everyday life.
“Botanic gardens are more than just beautiful spaces, they support our physical and mental wellbeing, help us connect with nature and provide a place to relax and recharge,” he said.
“The Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens remains one of the region’s most valued community spaces.
“Set across 26 hectares on ancient foreshore dunes, the gardens feature walking tracks, a bush tucker garden, Chinese garden, labyrinth, natural playground and The Orchid House.
“Orchid House features more than 5,000 orchids across around 65 varieties, including native Australian species, making it a spectacular display and a great chance for families and working residents to come and experience it.
Cr Cosgrove said local groups including the Orchid Society, Bromeliad Society and Hervey Bay Garden Club will be at the open day, offering a great range of plants for sale and showcasing what they do, with members on hand to answer questions.
“The Fraser Coast Beekeepers will be there with an educational display and honey for sale and John ‘Batman” Parsons will also be giving educational talks on the importance of microbats in our ecosystem,” he said.
“Visitors can also take part in workshops, including nature journalling, where participants can create their own notebook from melaleuca bark - a material from nature.
“There really is something for everyone, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the community to celebrate the beauty and benefits of plants.”
The Botanic Garden Open Day is a free event on Sunday 24 May from 9am to 12pm at the Botanic Gardens, Elizabeth Street, Urangan.
You can find more information about the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens and Botanic Gardens Week here:
Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens Botanic Gardens Week