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Rockhampton Botanic Gardens

Rockhampton, Queensland  >  Australia

Great place for birdwatching in the gardens and at the adjacent lagoons.

Añadido* por Keith Wellington
Última actualización 20 diciembre 2023

Descripción

Established in 1869, the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest public gardens in Australia, spanning 33 hectares of meticulously landscaped grounds. Beautifully maintained with huge trees giving shelter on hot days. Rainforest plants to arid gardens. Beautiful wetlands with many waterbirds which can be watched from a bird viewing shelter. The Murray Lagoon and Yeppen-Yeppen Lagoon are home to more than 100 species of birds. For example Pink-eared Duck, Cotton-pygmy Goose, Australasian Shoveler, Darter, Great-crested Grebe, Little Corella and many more, see the birdlist below.

Detalles

Accesso

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are located at the southern edge of the city and bordered by the Murray Lagoon and Yeppen-Yeppen Lagoon. Free parking is available. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates to the parking. From the South: When you reach the Rockhampton roundabout, follow the Bruce Highway onto Upper Dawson Road, then turn left at Spencer Street. From the North: Follow the Bruce Highway over the Fitzroy Bridge heading South, turn right onto Upper Dawson Road, then turn left at Spencer Street. Public bus: Take the 404 bus to get to the entrance of the Botanic Gardens in Spencer Street.

The Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are open from 6am to 6pm daily, and admission is free. No pets or domestic animals are permitted at the gardens. Sections of the gardens are wheelchair accessible, with well-maintained paths and ramps.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Lago

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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