Located within the national park, the Discovery Centre at the Botanical Gardens showcases Norfolk Island nature as it is now and as it once was, before the arrival of European settlers and invasive species.
Exhibits here tell stories about our island’s geological history, as well as our native plant and wildlife species, many of which can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. Discover plants that are unique to Norfolk Island, such as the rare Phillip Island hibiscus and towering tree ferns, believed to be the tallest ferns in the world.
Don’t leave without heading up to the rooftop viewing area, which looks out across the Botanical Gardens. The Discovery Centre and the gardens are best visited together.
Visitor information
Operating Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9am-3pm
Cost: Free
Getting Here: On Mission Road, near the Grassy Road turn-off. A 2-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the centre of Burnt Pine.
Top Tips for Discovery Centre (Botanical Gardens)
- Photo op: Get a selfie with the giant green parrot!
- Armed with the knowledge you’ve picked up in the Discovery Centre, hit up the trails in the Botanical Gardens where you can test your newfound knowledge of indigenous flora.
- If you plan to spend a while here, note there are public toilets at the centre.
