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Flecker Botanic Gardens
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Tips van locals
Vicki
November 7, 2018
The gated parts of the gardens are open daily from 7.30am-5.30pm. But the botanic gardens in Cairns actually encompasses a whole precinct outside the gates, including walking trails, parks surrounding the nearby Centenary Lakes, and the mangrove boardwalks. The general area, stretches from Greenslopes St through to Collins Avenue, and is a popular lifestyle destination for its leisure activities. Kids will enjoy seeing the ducks and pelicans at the lake near the Chinese Friendship Garden on Greenslopes Street. Nearby is a popular children's playground. There are several kilometres of walking paths and boardwalks. It's a pleasant and laid-back place for families and couples.
The gated parts of the gardens are open daily from 7.30am-5.30pm. But the botanic gardens in Cairns actually encompasses a whole precinct outside the gates, including walking trails, parks surrounding the nearby Centenary Lakes, and the mangrove boardwalks. The general area, stretches from Greens…
June
July 22, 2017
Take a walk through the Botanic Gardens and be amazed by the diverse range of plants and flowers. There is a café for lunch or a snack.
Glenn
February 19, 2018
The variety of exotic tropical vegetation and flowers but just across the road the original tropical vegetation and flowers too!
Margie
September 8, 2016
Beautiful gardens. Walking Tracks, Tanks Arts and Theatre nearby. Cafes.
Brent & Thea
June 25, 2022
The Flecker Botanic Gardens were created in 1886, which means that many of the large plants and trees are lush and well established. The extensive selection of tropical flora includes some rare plants seldom found elsewhere in the world. These include exotic species of palms, gingers, orchids, bamboos, vines, aroids and tropical fruit trees. Some of the rarest plants in the world can be found at Flecker Botanic Gardens, including a tropical flower known as the Amorphophallus Titanum, which weighs up to 70 kg with a single leaf almost 7 meters across. The exotic rainforest plant is only one of two found in Australia. Amazing arrays of orchids are spotted throughout the gardens, boasting beautiful bright colours that contrast perfectly with the variegated shades of greens. Tropical fruit trees such as the Durian, Purple Mangosteen, Soursop and Black Sapote are star attractions of the Botanic Gardens. A carnivorous plant, the Nepenthes, can be found lurking amongst the lush rainforest vegetation, waiting for unsuspecting prey to enter its domain. The Nepenthes is a cleverly designed plant, whose leaves form into a 'pitcher'. Inside the pitcher is sweet nectar, luring the insects and bugs onto the rim of the pitcher, which is very slippery, causing the insects to fall into the 'trap' where they get stuck in more nectar and digested by the plant. Babbling brooks and waterways meander throughout the Cairns Botanical Gardens, and small ornate bridges over these waterways create picture-perfect photograph opportunities. Lush rainforest vegetation gives way to large grassy lawns, the perfect place for the children to play and the adults relax. Tall trees provide shaded areas to relax and watch the incessant flitter and flutter of exotic butterflies and birds. Located underneath the lush canopy of the rainforest is the Botanic Garden Restaurant. The Botanic Garden Restaurant is open-air and undercover, allowing diners to immerse themselves in the abundance of natural beauty that is the Botanic Gardens. The Cairns Botanic Garden Restaurant features sumptuous breakfasts, brunches and lunches, and is renowned for its Sunday Champagne breakfast, exquisite café menu that features 100 % natural produce, and their famous strawberry waffles. The Botanic Gardens Restaurant is open everyday for breakfast and lunch, operating daily from 7:00 am until 4:30 pm. For those that want to learn more about the exotic plants and trees of the Cairns Botanic Gardens, free guided walks operate every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Visitors must meet at the Cairns Botanic Gardens visitor centre. Personalized, private tours are available at a cost and all inquiries should be directed to the Cairns Botanic Gardens Information Centre. Opening Hours The Flecker Botanical Gardens hours are from 7.00 am to 5.30 pm, weekends and public holidays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Botanic Gardens Restaurant opens at 7:00 am and closes at 4.30 pm. Location Cairns Botanic Gardens is situated on Collins Avenue, 4km north of the CBD. Public transport services the area frequently.
The Flecker Botanic Gardens were created in 1886, which means that many of the large plants and trees are lush and well established. The extensive selection of tropical flora includes some rare plants seldom found elsewhere in the world. These include exotic species of palms, gingers, orchids, bambo…
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