Three Unique Experiences, One Fabulous Destination
Explore the Three Realms • Dine at The Gardens Café • Shop our Iconic Native Nursery
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 attraction — 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.
NEW Winter Menu drops early!
A delicious winter menu from our new Executive Chef Jerome Kiers. From amazing breakfasts, brunch platters to share, and the perfect long lunch. Plus fluffy, freshly-laundered blankets on the chairs during cooler days. Firepit lit every Sunday on the Terrace.
Fairhill Animal Farmyard Adventures: Winter Wonders edition
A whole new set of Winter Adventures — hold the latest newly hatched chicks, feed the guinea pigs their Winter Feast, join in the Goats Promenade and walk the mini-goats to Turtle Lake, the NEW Treasure Quest & Scavenger Hunt around Turtle Lake (in your own time), the NEW Goats Walkabout Paddock where you can go in to play on the rocks with the cheeky mini goats and chickens, discover the Forest Fairy Trail, and the Mini Engineers & Builders Zone with the silver sand pit. Plus new Winter plantings in the Nursery, the most delicious farm-to-table Winter menu from our Executive Chef Jerome Kiers for casual family dining, farm shop & local makers' marketplace — room to roam, play, learn and discover.
World Environment Winter Solstice Festival
Inspired by Nature. For Our Future. Join us at Fairhill for a living celebration of nature, animals, regenerative living, and community. The very first World Environment Day Festival on the Sunshine Coast was held at Fairhill in 1978 by founders Barbara and Alex Hansa. This Winter Solstice Weekend, we continue that tradition with two days of discovery, connection, and seasonal celebration. Gather around the firepit with S'mores, join the lantern parade, enjoy delicious local seasonal food, and experience a family-friendly festival filled with nature, learning, and adventure. Celebrate the middle of winter this weekend with these Festival Highlights: Meet the Makers - local artists and artisan manufacturers including Jenny Moodie of Jenny Moodie Design. Learn about Jenny's design process. 🌱 Huge Winter Plant Clearance – nursery bargains and inspiration for the planting season ahead 🌿 Fairhill Plant Matchmaking – speed dating for shrubs and personalised matchmaking for plants 🚜 Guided Farm Tours with the Fairhill Rangers 🐐 Meet our mini goats in their walk-in Pets' Paddock 🐥 Baby Chick Cuddles and Egg Collecting Expeditions 🥕 Guinea Pig Teatime Treats 🧚 Kids' Crafting – Fairy Wands and Wizard Staffs 🗺 Treasure Quests & Scavenger Hunts 📖 Fairy Tales Under the Tree of Forgetfulness 🔥 Bonfire, Firepit Marshmallow Toasting & Lantern Parade 🍽 Local Seasonal Winter Menu featuring fresh Sunshine Coast produce (last orders 2pm) Gates open 8am. Festival program begins 10am. Ends 4pm. What to Bring: • A picnic blanket if you wish • Your ticket (saved to your phone or email – no printing required) • Your favourite people • Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Come celebrate the changing of the seasons where nature, community, food, animals and adventure come together. Because every day in the gardens is an adventure.
Heard at the gate
Real words from real families who've spent their day with us in the gardens.
Cheryl Collett
Goomeri
The cafe in the garden is a delight. A peaceful setting with great food, perfect for a romantic lunch, a catchup with friends or a family gathering. It’s one of the Sunshine Coast’s best kept secrets!
Frankie
sunshine coast
The gardens and plants are unique and lovely and the cafe is nestled in the bush among the birds and the coffee aroma
Kristen Diffey
NOOSAVILLE
We absolutely love coming to Fairhill. It has such a beautiful, welcoming vibe, and every visit feels special. The team is always mixing things up with fresh ideas and new experiences, which keeps things exciting and enjoyable. The atmosphere, attention to detail, and friendly service make it a place we always look forward to visiting. Highly recommend!
Val H
Coolum beach
Love the gardens, cafe, shop, the peace, the magnificent trees. In my mid 80s I now have no transport to get there. But the memories live on.
Lucinda McGuigan
Mount Coolum
Everything is so wonderful about the time spent here the beautiful Gardens the excellent food and coffee and just the wonderful energy that goes into making. it such a special experience. Huge congratulations to the hard-working team.
Nadia Cairns
Tewantin
Beautiful family friendly spot with amazing gardens and wonderful food at the cafe.
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Nursery & Gardens: Daily 8am-4pm
Cafe: Daily 8am-2pm
114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry
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Visit Information
Opening Hours
Nursery & Gardens: Daily 8am-4pm
Café: Daily 8am-2pm
Adventures: Daily 8.30am-11.30am
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