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Great Sandy Region Botanical Gardens
Holiday in Hervey Bay Queensland Australia
Name: Great Sandy Region Botanical Gardens
Address: Elizabeth Street, Urangan
Telephone: 41259700
Details:
The Botanical Gardens and Orchid House are located in Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay’s floral emblem is the Grevillea Banksil (Red Silky Oak). This flower is the main feature of the Botanical Gardens logo.
The Great Sandy Region Botanical Gardens are a unique icon of the region. With the world heritage listed Fraser Island nearby, the botanical gardens are both regionally and internationally significant. The 26 hectare property was established to display plants of the Wide Bay and the Great Sandy regions.
The botanic gardens continue to develop as an attractive and educational environment …. one in which the science of botany can be interpreted for the benefit and enjoyment of the community.
The gardens include:
* Park Facilities – stage, seating, shelters and BBQ’s
* Bush Chapel
* Orchid House
* Aboriginal Bush Tucker Garden
Guided tours are available – bookings essential and fees apply.
QPWS Maryborough
Holiday in Hervey Bay Queensland Australia
Name: QPWS Maryborough
Address: Cnr Alice & Lennox Streets, Maryborough
Telephone: 07 4121 1800
Contact Email: info@epa.qld.gov.au
Website: www.epa.qld.gov.au/fraser
Details:
QUEENSLAND PARKS & WILDLIFE SERVICE – MARYBOROUGH
VEHICLE AND CAMPING PERMITS are required before entering Fraser Island (World Heritage Listed Area)
FRASER ISLAND (K’gari) – Great Sandy National Park
Vehicle and Camping Permits are available at this office which is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
For your safety, please observe all current road signs on Fraser Island
For up to date information on Fraser Island road access, tide times and campground availability, visit: www.epa.qld.gov.au/fraser