A walk back to Gondwana - Special quided walk - City Botanic Gardens
About This Event
Australia is an ancient land with amazingly ancient plant species, many even dating back to the time of Gondwana. Australia is an ancient land, with many amazingly ancient plant species, some of which date back to the time of Gondwana. At this time, when dinosaurs roamed the land, Australia was joined to Antarctica, India and South America. Many of our conifers emerged and thrived at this time. They still survive today, and many are showcased within the City Botanic Gardens. Come explore these magnificent trees and find out about what makes them so unique within the Australian landscape.
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Getting There
City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Brisbane City
City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Main Drive, Brisbane City
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