Tour Overview
This guided walk includes exploring mature, historical trees growing in the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens. We will explore trees well in excess of 100 years old, planted during the management of either the first or second curator, Mr. James Edgar and Mr. Richard Simmons respectively. Imagine the initiative of these fore-fathers by trialing such wonderful exotic flora to grow in a new botanic gardens.
Stops
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Stop 1: Banyan Fig
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Stop 2: Canary Island Date Palm
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Stop 3: Tamarind Tree
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Stop 4: Peanut Tree
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Stop 5: Kauri Pine
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Stop 6: Camphor Laurel
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Stop 7: Hoop Pine
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Stop 8: Cook Island Pine
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Stop 9: Cuban Royal Palm
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Stop 10: Red Silk Cotton Tree
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Stop 11: Sausauge Tree
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