The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. The gardens feature a variety of plant collections, including the Aboriginal Plant Use Garden and the Zhanjiang Friendship Garden. Visitors can explore the gardens on their own or take a free guided tour, which includes the Flecker Gardens and the Conservatory. The gardens are also home to a variety of birds and offer a nature-based activity program for children under five called Little Taccas. The Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre provides information and exhibits, and the Friends' House offers souvenirs and advice to visitors
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Activities: We strolled through the gardens and admired the tropical and subtropical plants. We also learned about the ancient plant species of Australia in the Gondwanan Heritage Garden
Highlights: The kids loved exploring the gardens and seeing all the different plants and flowers. We all appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to learn about the region’s unique flora ✨