Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
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Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.
The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour.
Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.
Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway).
Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Brisbane City
City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Main Drive, Brisbane City
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