Free trees

A selection of native trees and shrubs are available every year through our Free Tree Program.

The species offered vary throughout the year and depend on availability. Generally, the plants range in size from tube stock to 200-millimetre pots.

Residents – 2023 collection dates and locations

The program is open between January and May each year, and trees will be available for collection from the locations listed below.

Residents can collect 3 free trees* per household. If you will be collecting trees for more than one property, you will need to provide a current rates notice for each property.

All free trees are to be planted on your property, not on Council-controlled land.

*Subject to availability. Free Trees runs from 8am to 2pm. Truck will leave if all plants are given away.

January 2023

Free trees are available for pick up on the following Thursdays, between 8am and 2pm (subject to stock availability).

Date Location
5 January Damian Leeding Memorial Park
Watersport Lane, Oxenford
12 January Southport Broadwater Parklands boat ramp (northern end, near Mitchell Park)
Enter from Gold Coast Highway, opposite North Street
19 January Tugun Park, near the Community Centre
414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun

February 2023

Free trees are available for pick up on the following Thursdays, between 8am and 2pm (subject to stock availability).

Date Location
2 February Coomera Sports Park (near indoor sports centre)
35 Beattie Road, Coomera
9 February Pratten Park (southern end)
Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
16 February Parklake
Greenway Boulevard, Maudsland
23 February Robina Common
Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

March 2023

Free trees are available for pick up on the following Thursdays, between 8am and 2pm (subject to stock availability).

Date Location
2 March Tugun Park, near the Community Centre
414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun
9 March Southport Broadwater Parklands boat ramp (northern end, near Mitchell Park)
Enter from Gold Coast Highway, opposite North Street
16 March Damian Leeding Memorial Park
Watersport Lane, Oxenford
23 March Ormeau Community Centre
3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau
30 March Parklake
Greenway Boulevard, Maudsland

April 2023

Free trees are available for pick up on the following Thursdays, between 8am and 2pm (subject to stock availability).

Date Location
6 April Reedy Creek Waste and Recycling Centre
Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads
13 April Pratten Park (southern end)
Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
20 April Coomera Sports Park (near indoor sports centre)
35 Beattie Road, Coomera
27 April Pizzey Park, opposite aquatic centre (near netball / rugby club)
Sonia Street, Mermaid waters

May 2023

Free trees are available for pick up on the following Thursdays, between 8am and 2pm (subject to stock availability).

Date Location
4 May Pimpama Sports Hub
139 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama
11 May Robina Common
Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina
18 May Reedy Creek Waste and Recycling Centre
Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads
25 May Ormeau Community Centre
3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau

June 2023

Free trees are available for pick up on the following Thursdays, between 8am and 2pm (subject to stock availability).

Date Location
1 June Pizzey Park, opposite aquatic centre (near netball / rugby club)
Sonia Street, Mermaid waters

Body corporates

Body corporates or unit complex managers are eligible to request 10 free trees per complex per year. All requests must be:

  • on letterhead
  • accompanied with details of 5 ratepayers from the unit complex
  • emailed to Parks & recreational Services.

Email: parks&recreationalservices@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

We will then issue you with an approval letter. You must bring this letter with you when collecting the trees.

Trees can be collected on every Wednesday from 7.30am to 2pm between January and May at the Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road, Coombabah.

Schools

Schools are eligible to receive 50 free trees per year. All requests must be on letterhead and signed by the Principal.

Email: parks&recreationalservices@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Trees can be collected on every Wednesday (all year) from 7.30am to 2pm at the Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road, Coombabah and you must bring your approval letter with you.

Community groups

Applications for community groups are a consideration of the Divisional Councillor and can be made through the community grants page.

Please contact us on 07 5667 5972.