George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Rules for dogs and your visit

You must follow these rules when you visit the gardens.

Dogs

You can only walk your dog in the gardens if:

  • you keep them on a lead in car parks
  • they always stay under your control
  • you pick up their waste
  • they don't:
    • disturb or trouble other visitors
    • enter ponds, waterways or the children's playground
    • chase or attack wildlife.

Gardens rules

All plants and animals in the gardens are protected.

You must not:

  • pick flowers
  • take plant cuttings
  • catch fish
  • release fish in any waterways
  • enter or swim in the fountains, ponds or waterways
  • start fires
  • bring your own barbecue (electric barbecues are provided).

You must put all rubbish in bins or take it away with you.

You should:

  • keep to lawns, paths and tracks
  • lock your vehicle and secure valuables.

Asbestos at the gardens

Asbestos has been found at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.

There is a management plan for dealing with it.

If left alone, it is not a risk to people.

If you think you see asbestos:

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