Flecker Botanic Gardens in Cairns

Consisting of 38 hectares, Flecker Botanic Gardens in Cairns is ideally located on Collins Avenue. Positioned a mere 5 kilometres from the heart of the city, the Gardens are known to be a tropical retreat for the nature lover. A majority of plants found in the Flecker Botanic Gardens cannot be found anywhere else in the world. These native Australian gardens consist of Flecker Gardens, Centenary Lakes, Mt Whitfield Conservation Park and Tanks Arts Centre.

The Flecker Botanic Gardens offers the visitor a comprehensive knowledge on three distinctive eco-systems. An initiative of the local council, Centenary Lakes, The Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and The Flecker Botanic Gardens are all put in place to preserve and create awareness on Australia's natural environmental wonders.

Flecker Botanic Gardens is regarded as the only existing Wet Tropics garden in the country. Visitors will come across tall trees, palms, exotic flowers and numerous low growing plants. The book shop and information centre provides the visitor with maps and guide books and other leaflets providing valuable information. Set amid a tropical ambience, visitors will also find an open air cafe serving snacks, tea and meals.

The Centenary Lakes is linked with the Botanic Gardens through a boardwalk with unspoiled lowland forest and water lands and is comprised of a salt water and fresh water lake. Visitors of all ages will get the chance to get a closer look at aquatic life, turtles, plants and various kinds of birds. Centenary Lakes provides space to enjoy a relaxing picnic, savour delicious BBQ and a playground filled with so much fun for the children.

Mt Whitfield Conservation Park that is positioned right at the back of the Flecker Botanic Gardens is known to be a place for the more daring and active visitor. Whitfield Conservation Park covers a total land area of 300 hectares of forest mountain ranges. It is considered to be an ideal place for activity and for the improvement of knowledge. Bird enthusiast too will have lots to do here.

Travellers from all across the world can easily plan their stay at a nearby Cairns luxury hotel and further explore the Flecker Botanic Gardens. The refurbished, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is a modern, spacious and elegant accommodation that suits any type of traveller.

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