Three Unique Experiences, One Fabulous Destination
Explore the Three Realms • Dine at The Gardens Café • Shop our Iconic Native Nursery
Annual Pass
Fairhill Annual Membership
Unlimited entry to all of Fairhill for 12 months from the day you join.
We've renamed
Fairhill Adventure Gardens — to better reflect what Fairhill has become. Because every day in the gardens is an adventure.
Three Realms · one fabulous destination
Step inside the Realms of Fairhill
An immersive walk-through nature experience — three living environments, one unforgettable day out.
EMOTIONAnimal Farmyard Realm
The farmyard family at the heart of Fairhill — daily Ranger-led adventures with the chickens, chicks, guinea pigs and the mini goats promenade.
BEAUTYThe Garden Realm
50 years of horticultural legacy — the original Native Botanic Gardens, the Iconic Nursery, the Forest Fairy Tale Trail and our Gardeners' Matchmaking Service.
ADVENTUREWild Nature Realm
The wild side of Fairhill: subtropical rainforest, water dragons, frog hollows, the Little Engineers' Dig Zone and the seasonal life of Turtle Lake.
Join Our Garden Community
From workshops to festivals, there's always something happening at Fairhill. Connect with nature and fellow garden enthusiasts.
National Gardening Week
National recognition of gardening — see gardenclubs.org.au for the full week's events.
Halloween PumpkinFest
Pumpkin carving and crafts with a real pumpkin to take home, the NEW Haunted Barn, a Trick-or-Treat Trail, the Forest Fairy Trail treasure hunt, ranger-led farmyard adventures, and spooky campfire stories with a costume parade around the bonfire at the end of the day. Phase 1 tickets on sale now.
Aussie Bird Count at Fairhill
The Aussie Bird Count is BirdLife Australia's annual citizen science count, and in 2026 it runs from 19 to 25 October. The idea is simple: spend 20 minutes in one spot, note every bird you see, and add them to the national tally with the Aussie Bird Count app or web form. Sunday 25 October is the final day of count week, and Fairhill is a very good place to spend it. Pick your spot and settle in. The rainforest gardens, the Wild Nature Realm and Turtle Lake are home to honeyeaters, fairy-wrens, lorikeets, kookaburras and kingfishers, with the ducks and water dragons down at the lake for company. You can count as many times as you like, so move on to a new spot and start again. It is also the last day of National Gardening Week, and the Charles Camilleri Connection play Fairhill Chill from 11am to 2pm, so stay on for lunch at the Gardens Café with the music. If the birds get under your skin, the Fairhill Bird Group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 7am, and the next one is Thursday 29 October.
Heard at the gate
Real words from real families who've spent their day with us in the gardens.
Simone King
Yandina
Such a nice team and setting!
Nick
Yandina
The atmosphere was very pleasant and staff are friendly
Ruth
Caloundra
Everything! The cafe-the setting is lovely. Even pillows on the seats. The food is amazing My vanilla latte was so good. The team are all so friendly. Mel in the nursery -lovely person and very knowledgeable. Wonderful place for all ages. Thank you.
Emma Grimsey
Buddina
Everything about Fairhill was wonderful - staff at reception, farmyard staff, cafe staff….super friendly and happy! The selection of native plants for sale was wonderful and the gift shop had lots of unique gift options. Coffee was a godsend by mid morning 🤣 and the gardens were peaceful to wonder through and appreciate the calm and peacefulness.
Fiona Fraser
Perth
Such a friendly welcome, loved the new areas and activities - will bring grandchild next time, service was great and food/coffee very good.
Haley
Sunshine Coast
Wonderful place for all ages, fun things to do and everyone that works there are very friendly.
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Nursery & Gardens: Daily 8am-4pm
Cafe: Daily 8am - last orders 2pm
114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry
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Native Beauty?
Join us for an unforgettable journey through native gardens, meet our friendly farm animals, and enjoy award-winning café dining. Your perfect day out awaits!
Visit Information
Opening Hours
Nursery & Gardens: Daily 8am-4pm
Café: Daily 8am - last orders 2pm
Fairhill Adventures at your own pace all day from 8am plus Ranger-led Animal Farm Adventures every half past the hour all morning
Contact
Phone: 07 5343 7906
Email: hello@fairhill.com.au
50+
Years of Beauty
100K+
Happy Visitors
2,300+
Native Species
4.8
Average Rating