About Cairns Botanic Gardens
The Cairns botanical gardens officially known as Flecker botanical garden is a botanic reserve in Collins Avenue. It is named after Dr. Hugo Flecker who is known for his immense botanical contribution to this place. Commenced on the 2 of February 2007, it has since become a world heritage listed site. It is also known as Fitzalan's Botanical gardens and Edge hill nursery and it is one of the best places to visit in Cairns.
Having a special place in Cairns history this garden has its native sausage tree kigella pantana, hoop pines Araucaria cunninghamii and Cook pine Araucaria columnaris. Further down Goodwin street are the damson plum and a blue quandong. There are rainforest understory plants along the creek with paperbarks and a Leichhardt tree. Aroids and gingers are a part of the garden as well. The walking area is non slippery due to the use of exposed aggregate concrete.
Location: Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
Highlight: The garden has its theme based on the botanical historical evolution of the new Queensland region.
Cairns Botanic Gardens Highlights
• Explore one of the best places to visit in Cairns, the Cairns Botanical Gardens, a world heritage site.
• Know that the Cairns Botanic Gardens is also called the Fitzalan’s Botanical Gardens and the Edge Hill Nursery.
• Learn about the many species of trees and plants housed here, including the famous native sausage tree, the Kigelia Pantana.
• Indulge in exploring some other famous species of trees, which are the hoop pines Araucaria cunninghamii and the Cook pine Araucaria Columnaris.
• View the damson plum and the Leichhardt tree down Goodwin street at the Cairns Botanical Gardens.
• Stroll around the walking area and discover the understory rainforest plants, situated along the creek.
• Explore the rare and unique plantations here, including the Aroids and Ginger plants, which are a part of this garden.
• Discover more about each plant species in detail by opting for the many tours offered here.
• Uncover the theme of the Cairns Botanic Garden is based on the evolution of botanical history in the Queensland region.
