City Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in Brisbane, Australia
The City Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in Brisbane extending along the Brisbane River across roughly 49 acres. The space features ornamental ponds, bamboo groves, and fig tree avenues spread throughout different sections.
Its origin traces back to a farm for the Moreton Bay penal settlement in 1825, which was later transformed into a botanical reserve. The conversion happened in 1855 as part of developing Brisbane's public spaces.
The Riverstage amphitheater within the space serves as a central venue for concerts, exhibitions, and community festivals throughout the year. Visitors encounter different cultural events that shape life in Brisbane.
Free guided walks operate Monday through Saturday and various areas can be reserved for events. Access is straightforward and the grounds offer plenty of space to move around and explore at your own pace.
The park housed the first cultivated Macadamia nut tree in the world, planted by curator Walter Hill in 1858. This tree marks an important point in cultivation history and remains a quiet testament to that botanical achievement.
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