Darwin Botanic Gardens vs Mamu Tropical Skywalk Usage & Stats
The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens (The Gardens) extend over 42 hectares from the escarpment to the sea.
The Gardens were established over 130 years ago and have survived World War II and multiple cyclones. Known for their collections of north Australian and other tropical species, The Gardens is one of the few botanic gardens in the world with marine and estuarine plants growing naturally.
There is an extensive collection of palms and cycads plus colourful displays of exotic heliconias, gingers, tropical orchids and bromeliads. The Africa-Madagascar garden has a unique collection showcasing the world's Baobab and Boab trees.
Opening Hours:
Admission to the Gardens is free and open daily from 7am to 7pm. Please check our Facebook page for more information and full opening hours.
The Gardens is a cool place where you can relax under a canopy of rain trees and tall palms in the heart of Darwin.
Parking:
There are two entries to the Gardens and parking in the Gardens is free.
Geranium Street Entrance, Is located at the top of the Gardens and is in close proximity to the Cycad Garden Snake Bean Community Garden and Holtze Lawn.
Gardens Road Entrance is the main entrance providing direct access to Eva’s Café and Gardens Visitor and Event Centre.
Accessibility:
The main paths in the Gardens are sealed and suitable for wheelchairs. There are also some maintained gravel walking paths.
A mobility scooter is available from the Visitor and Event Centre free of charge but bookings are required. For more information or to book, call 8999 4418.
Facilities:
There are many facilities available for visitors at the Gardens.
- Darwin's largest ornamental fountain
- Visitor and Event Centre
- Retail Gallery
- a waterfall deep in the rainforest
- an amphitheatre
- drinking water
- public toilets
- electric barbecues
- picnic tables
- children’s playground
- dinosaur display
- Eva’s cafe
Contact:
Phone - 08 8999 4418
Email - botgardens.darwin@nt.gov.au
Facebook -@GeorgeBrownDarwinBotanicGardens
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Take a walk through the clouds with us at Mamu Tropical Skywalk. Stroll through the forest and along the elevated walkways, marvel at the construction of the cantilever, and climb the tallest rainforest observation tower in FNQ whilst listening to the stories of the rainforest. The Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway is in the traditional country of the Ma:Mu Aboriginal people. They welcome you to their country and ask that you visit respectfully.
Mamu Tropical Skywalk’s app features the latest technology, incorporating extensive multimedia and GPS location functionality. Our app places the story of the Wooroonooran National Park and the Mamu people right into your hands.
· Hear the secrets of the rainforest in our professionally-narrated audio
· Learn about our native flora and fauna in our Botanical section
· Marvel at the construction of this architectural wonder, and learn how recycled materials were carefully and thoughtfully incorporated into the design.
· Learn about the history of the Ma:Mu Indigenous people, and Ma:Mu country.
· Capture and share your photos, complete with our personalised Mamu Tropical Skywalk frame, to your favourite social network
· See the full list of amenities available throughout the entire experience
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Darwin Botanic Gardens VS. 
Mamu Tropical SkywalkJanuary 4, 2025