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Cairns Botanic Gardens
THE ONLY WET TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDENS IN AUSTRALIA
FLECKER BOTANIC GARDENS

The Flecker Botanic Gardens begun in 1886 as a 'Recreational Reserve'.  Around 1888 Mr Eugene Fitzalan, a botanical collector, moved to Cairns from Bowen and with prior arrangement,  the Cairns City Council agreed that he establish  a small nursery near the present gardens site. The agreement being  that he opened his gardens to the public. Under this agreement he grew and sold native plants  to local residents and the resulting "Fitzalan Gardens" established the location of the City's present Botanic Gardens. walk or drive from your accommodation.

Mission Statement
"To display tropical plant species of ornamental, economic cultural and conservation value for educational, recreational and scientific purposes with emphasis on endangered species."
Facilities 
Coffee shop and restaurant opened everyday for breakfast and lunch.
 
Location
5minutes drive from the Cairns City Centre, toward the north side.
 
Opening times
7.30am-5.30pm Weekdays.
8.30am-5.30pm Weekends and Public Holidays.
Office/Bookshop Hours 8.30am-5.00pm Weekdays only
Phone: (07) 4044 3398
 
THE MAIN BOTANIC GARDENS
The main botanic gardens is likened to a mini rainforest and  has incorporated an Aboriginal food plant section. Tall trees and palms hugged with  lianas and tropical climbers, orchids, bromeliads and ferns.
 
Gondwanan heritage
The Wet Tropics contains several such spots  which house our Gondwanan Heritage.
The evolution of the Wet Tropics flora can be traced from 415 million years ago  The separation of Australia from Gondwana and its 30 million year isolation resulted in small pockets of Gondwanan plants becoming isolated.
 
THE CENTENARY LAKES
Centenary Lakes and the Botanic Gardens are separated by a boardwalk through picturesque  lowland swamp forest and melaleuca wetlands, and consist of the Freshwater lake.
Both Lakes house a BBQ and picnic shelter  well equipped children's play grounds.
 
MT. WHITFIELD CONSERVATION PARK
Just behind the Gardens are two major walking tracks - the Red and Blue Arrow circuits. These to Mt Whitfield Conservation Park - over 300 hectares of forested mountain range. Reaching an elevation of 365 metres above sea level. This Park offers many opportunities for nature-based recreation and educational activities. 

 

 

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