Bundaberg Botanic Gardens in Bundaberg, Queensland | Landmark & historical place

Bundaberg Botanic Gardens

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 883 699

Address: 6 Mt Perry Rd 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.discoverbundaberg.com.au/bundaberg-botanic-gardens

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23.01.2022 We spotted Harlequin Bugs, native bees and praying mantis all in this Lacebark tree! One Harlequin Bug flew into Becky and was safely relocated back into the tree! Have you spotted this beautiful tree opposite the Historical Museum?

23.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what the carvings on the bridge at the Chinese Gardens mean, why there are bells, or what the large rock is symbolic of? Enya talks us through the elements that make up this beautiful Garden created in 2008 as a gift from the City of Nanning in China to mark the tenth anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Bundaberg and Nanning. Visit Bundaberg, Queensland

22.01.2022 Don’t miss seeing this rainbow of colour in front of Fairymead House! The snapdragons and phlox are stunning

22.01.2022 Garden kids is a new activity sheet we’re trialling for our younger visitors. Let us know if your kids enjoyed it. Would you like to see a different one each school holidays? Pick up a free sheet and mini pack of colouring pencils from Cafe 1928, Hinkler Hall of Aviation or the Bundaberg and District Historical Museum.

19.01.2022 Christmas colours Merry Christmas everyone!

19.01.2022 We love bird watching in the Gardens so when we heard about this free bird walk coming up we wanted to share this with you! Dust off the binoculars and sign up for a free bird walk on Sunday 18 October at Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park to celebrate the BirdLife Australia Aussie Backyard Bird Count. All ages and abilities welcome. Registrations are essential as places are limited. Contact Council on 1300 883 699.

18.01.2022 What you are looking at is one of the world’s fastest growing trees, growing up to 10 metres in two years! Its leaves have anti-snake venom properties, fold up at night and grow up to 2 metres. They also secrete a sticky resin which captures insects - is this a carnivorous plant? At the moment our Mexican Fern tree has a combination of tadpole shaped seeds and butter yellow flowers. You can spot this one next to Café 1928... This giant umbrella shaped tree belongs to the Fabaceae family, and while its leaves look fern like it is not a fern. Schizolobium parahyba is native to southern Mexico through Central America to southern Brazil.

17.01.2022 Have you seen the tree with the polka dots named after a pirate? It’s vivid orange sherbet frilly flowers in ball like clusters have caused quite a stir in the Gardens this week with everyone asking what tree is that? Well the secret is out now - it’s called the Geiger tree - pronounced Guy-ger.... Named after John H. Geiger who was supposedly a pirate, as well as a sea captain and salvager of sunken treasure, the tree is native to the Bahamas. While admiring the lovely blooms don’t leave without feeling the sandpapery leaves that are rough and hairy on top and smooth below. Cordia sebestena will eventually grow fragrant pear shaped fruits which look better than they taste To find this lovely tree walk behind Café 1928 and then head towards the Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg station.

16.01.2022 Have you visited our chemical free, no dig Permaculture Garden? At the bottom lake, take the right path and follow the signs. Feel free to taste test from any labelled plants but remember to leave enough for others to enjoy. Refer to the map in the photo for its location.

16.01.2022 It’s the school holidays! What are your plans? Becky has some suggestions if you are popping into the Gardens.

14.01.2022 Flower power! The Azaleas in the Japanese Gardens are in full bloom. Native to Asia, Europe and North America, their name comes from the Greek word ‘azaleos’ meaning ‘dry’ as they like to grow in well drained soils.

13.01.2022 Honeyeaters and lorikeets love this special plant only found in the river beds of the Daintree and Bloomfield area in north-east Queensland. The Little Penda, also known as the Bloomfield Penda is closely related to Bundaberg’s floral emblem the Golden Penda. Xanthostemon verticillatus is a great plant for your patio as it’s slow growing and will take a while to reach its potential height of 5 metres.

12.01.2022 Ssh! Hungry Rainbow lorikeets ahead! These colourful acrobats are busily feasting on the nectar of the Cassowary Pine. If you’re quiet you can watch them feed on the creamy white flowers on the dangling spikes. What’s in a name?... Cassowaries love the blue fruits that follow Cassowaries are found in NE Qld not the Gardens! Where can I find the Cassowary Pine? It’s a short stroll behind Café 1928 Take the left path around the top lake Near the large rocks in the water Before you get to the rainforest Barringtonia calyptrata is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea.

12.01.2022 Nobody likes to be interrupted during a snack, especially the Round Ant Eater jumping spider. This little lady was found dining alfresco in Figtree Chapel. You can see the remains of her favourite snack in the third photo.... Omoedus orbiculatus

12.01.2022 Butterfly Bush loves these warm sunny days just as much as we do! Happy weekend everyone Gaura lindheimeri is a native of North America.

11.01.2022 Next time you stop in for a coffee at Café 1928 take a look at the Apricot Satinash out the front which is in full fruit. We think it looks like a mini Christmas tree with its dark green leathery leaves and fleshy red fruits. If you like sour fruit pop one into your mouth for a tart explosion!... Syzgium fibrosum is a native rainforest tree that can be found in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Always make sure that you never eat any part of a plant unless you are certain it is not poisonous. The fruit from this plant is edible.

10.01.2022 Have you noticed that frangipanis are in flower around the region? Plumeria species don’t produce any nectar but use their irresistible fragrance to trick moths into pollinating them at night. Do you have a frangipani at home? We’d love to see photos of your Mexican beauties.

10.01.2022 It’s full steam a-hedge for this train that’s been a-track-ting a lot of attention. 5 years ago our Gardens team hedged their bets and thought shaping a Mock Orange into this fun feature would be just the ticket. With regular maintenance the crew make sure the hedge doesn’t go off the rails. ... Have you seen the green train? Hop on board the Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg train to get up close for a photo and then enjoy a real train ride around the Gardens. Running days, times and costs can be found on the Railway’s Facebook page. Just tap on their name above. Hedge tips: If you want to plant a Murraya paniculata, choose a sterile variant to reduce the chance of it becoming an environmental weed. Murraya’s grow fast and will need regular trimming.

09.01.2022 Do you love garlic but not the garlic breath? We have a solution! Society garlic gives you the taste of garlic without the after effect. These dainty star shaped lilac flowers and leaves are edible and make a great substitute for garlic and garlic chives. ... We’ve planted these South African natives throughout the Gardens for a splash of colour and also for their role as a companion plant helping to deter aphids, ants and snails. You can find Tulbaghia violaeca in the Hinkler Gardens and Chinese Gardens. Note: for the greater good of the gardens garlic lovers please control your urge to snack!

09.01.2022 If you look closely at the flowers, particularly the buds, you can see how the lush and tropical Shell Ginger obtained it’s name with the resemblance to pearly white seashells. Spot Alpinia zerumbet around Café 1928

08.01.2022 These magnificent purple blue blooms are truly a sight for sore eyes! You can find this stunning Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) next to the Chinese Gardens. We highly recommend taking some time out and sitting on the carpet of flowers underneath this Brazilian beauty. The first Jacaranda tree ever planted in Australia was in 1864 in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. Sadly it was blown over in a cyclone in 1979, but has since been replaced.

08.01.2022 With a name like Peruvian Pepper and crushed leaves that smell peppery you would be forgiven for thinking this was a pepper tree. False Pepper Tree may be a better name for this plant which is not related to the commercial black pepper tree Piper nigrum. Amongst the evergreen feathery foliage on its drooping graceful branches are clusters of small delicate white flowers. ... Caution is advised: while the plant is used in food production and for medicinal purposes it has been reported to cause stomach upsets and be toxic to certain animals. We advise against consuming any part of this plant. Schinus molle can be found across from the Bundaberg & District Historical Museum Can you spot the falling flower?

08.01.2022 Rectangles, arches, circles... spot them all in our new shapes trail for kids. Pick up your free activity booklet and spot the 10 signs. There’s also 5 extra activities and a colouring page!

07.01.2022 We love our water birds, please help take care of them by leaving the bread at home. If you would like to feed them please bring small amounts of corn kernels, shredded lettuce, peas, oats or seeds. You can also buy duck food at Cafe 1928 with all proceeds going to charity.

06.01.2022 Sunday’s are for letting your hair down and socialising...

06.01.2022 Happy New Year from Ruby! She enjoys long walks in the Botanic Gardens, digging holes and her favourite food is Take a walk with your best mate in the Gardens and start their year with 2021 sniffs.... Ruby would like to remind you to... Please bring a bag to pick up #2’s Keep your furry friend on a leash Give our wildlife some space Do you have a furry friend? We’d love to see a photo of you with your best mate in the Gardens. What’s your favourite area of the Gardens to walk in?

06.01.2022 We’re in awe of our Southern Magnolia’s. The bowl shaped creamy-white blossoms grow up to 30cm across and are beautifully scented. Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol this evergreen species is native to southeastern United States and is also known as the Bull Bay Magnolia. Look for these domed shape trees in the Hinkler Garden, next to Hinkler House, near Hinkler Hall of Aviation and at the exit gate onto Thornhill Crescent.... Interesting facts it can take 7 years for the tree to flower flowers close up at night fossilised flowers date back 100 million yrs Magnolia grandiflora can grow up to 27m high!

06.01.2022 Have these star shaped beauties popped up in your garden after all the recent rain? Pink rain lilies open their blooms almost flat by midday and close them up later in the day. Native to Peru and Colombia... Small plants that grow from bulbs Flowers will develop into capsules You can find this Zephyranthes rosea next to the main car park and playground. We’d love to see photos of your rain lilies

05.01.2022 Exciting news for our youngest visitors! Fencing will be installed on one side of the nature playground creating a safe play environment. This is just one of a number of projects that will be happening over the coming weeks and into the new year. ... Read all about it in the Bundaberg Now article below. Please note: The Mt Perry entrance will be closed for safety reasons during these upgrades. Access will be via Young Street and Thornhill Crescent. All attractions including Hinkler Hall of Aviation Bundaberg & District Historical Museum Café 1928 Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg Hinkler House and Fairymead Sugar Museum are all open for business as per their normal hours and look forward to welcoming you.

03.01.2022 We love the Gardens but we are a bit biased! So here are the Gardens as seen through a family’s eyes. Shout out to Rhianna, Trevor, Erin, Mitchell and Hayden, who visit regularly and have been hosting our whiteboard these holidays. Check it out for some great suggestions on what to look out for. We love finding rocks too Erin!

03.01.2022 On your way to the bottom lake look for these fluffy flowers from our Weeping Lilly Pilly’s, they have a soft sweet smell. See if you can spot native bees, beetles and birds enjoying the nectar. This lovely bushy rainforest tree has a weeping habit that creates a beautiful backdrop.... New leaves on Waterhousia floribunda start out pink and change to dark green as they age.

03.01.2022 What do Ring-tailed lemurs and Poincianas have in common? Before we answer that, we have a question for anyone that has one in their yard (a poinciana that is not a lemur!) These trees don’t like light at night... If part of your tree is near street lighting Or illuminated in some way Have you noticed less/no on that side? We would love to know! Now back to the lemurs...both the Poinciana and Ring-tailed lemur can only be found on the African island of Madagascar. Sadly they are also both endangered. Poinciana’s are used for charcoal and cleared to make way for coffee crops making Botanic Gardens vital spaces to raise conservation awareness of endangered species and grow stocks. So the next time you order a coffee, spare a thought for the Ring-tailed lemur who loves snacking on these scarlet beauties. Ask if it’s from a sustainable source and help bring two species back from the brink. Read the captions below to find out the Name given to the 5th petal of this flower Age of the tree before they start flowering Age this tree can live up to Delonix regia - ‘Delos’ is Greek for ‘visible’ or ‘conspicuous’, ‘Onyx’ means ‘claw’ referring to the flower shape and ‘regia’ is Latin for ‘royal’ or ‘magnificent’.

02.01.2022 It’s Wednesday and even our butcherbirds know that means the train is running! The diesel train will head off at 9am with the last train departing the station at 3.30pm. You can find the train station behind Café 1928... For costs and further information contact the Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg

02.01.2022 Re-discover our Japanese Gardens through the eyes of Deborah Nelson as she walks us through the different natural elements and what they mean.