Explore Hervey Bay’s beautiful Botanic Gardens for a day of serenity and relaxation. Stretched over 26-hectares of land, the Botanic Gardens display a wide variety of plants. The flora and fauna species showcase those that are generally found in the Wide Bay and Great Sandy Strait regions. Wander through the Orchid ouse, showcasing a large secretion of up to 20,000 orchids - a must-see site. The gardens are available for weddings its the Bush Chapel providing an open-air service surrounded by protective rainforest trees. Depending on when you visit you might be lucky and see a blushing bride walking amongst the gardens. The Botanic Gardens are the perfect setting for an afternoon picnic with sheltered areas and barbecues available for visitors to use.