Watergardens Nursery
A beautiful nursery and water gardens at Smithfield near Cairns, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Watergardens Nursery sits on the Captain Cook Highway at Smithfield, in Cairns's northern beaches area. A much-loved nursery and gardens, it's a lovely, tranquil spot — combining a quality plant nursery with beautiful water gardens and lush tropical greenery, the kind of peaceful, picturesque destination that delights garden lovers and anyone after a relaxed wander among the plants.
The appeal is that combination of a quality nursery and gorgeous water gardens: browsing the plants, wandering the lush, tropical garden surrounds and soaking up the peaceful, green atmosphere makes for a lovely visit, whether you're after plants for the garden or simply a tranquil spot to enjoy. The beautiful setting and quality offering give it real charm, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a spot that genuinely delights.
A 4.9 rating from more than 150 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a well-loved, well-run spot. The plant range, the gardens, any cafe or facilities, opening hours and pricing vary, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a browse of the plants and a wander through the lovely water gardens, it's well worth a visit to Watergardens Nursery at Smithfield.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 66
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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