Botanic Gardens Cafe

Botanic Gardens Cafe sits inside the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens on Lagoon Street, a calm spot for coffee and a light lunch with leashed dogs welcome at the outdoor tables overlooking the lagoon.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome on lead at the outdoor seating, not indoors, since it is a working food service venue. Staff sometimes put out a water bowl but bring your own to be safe, and pick up after your dog, since bins are provided at the garden entrances.

Known for. Lagoon views, scones and cake, eggs benedict and a relaxing, unhurried garden atmosphere.

Getting there and parking. The cafe is at 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay, with ample free parking at the gardens' visitor entrance and an easy, paved walk in.

Nearby with the dogs. The surrounding botanic gardens have paved and gravel paths around the lagoons for a walk before or after, though dogs must stay leashed throughout and are not permitted to swim in the lagoons.

Best for a leashed morning coffee or lunch stop while you walk the gardens loop, quieter on weekday mornings than weekend brunch.

Sources

• Visitor information - Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens · mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au
• Mackay Regional Council - Top 10 things to do around the region · mackay.qld.gov.au
• Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens · tripadvisor.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.