Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Broadbeach, on the central Gold Coast. A much-loved park and gardens, it's a lovely green space — combining lush subtropical gardens, water features, lawns, walking paths and picnic areas in a beautiful, well-kept setting, the kind of peaceful, scenic spot that's a genuine local favourite.

The appeal is that combination of gorgeous subtropical gardens, lovely water features and great amenity: room to walk, relax and picnic amid beautiful greenery and ponds, all in a convenient Broadbeach location. It's a beloved spot for a stroll, a picnic, some time in nature or a relaxed break, a lovely green oasis just back from the beach.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 840 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The gardens are free and open, but facilities and any events vary, so it's worth taking sun protection on a warm day and checking the surrounds before a special trip — though for a stroll, a picnic or some time among the gardens, you can generally just turn up and enjoy Cascade Gardens at Broadbeach.