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Brisbane: Botanic Gardens Audio Tour
4.0 (1 Reviews)
Highlights
- Learn why the gardeners favor some sculptures within the grounds over the others
- Meet the last leafy remnant of the area predating Brisbane convict settlement in 1825
- Find out how the capital of Queensland became home to the successful cane sugar industry
- Explore a diversity of the native and exotic plants and trees imported in colonial days
- Watch rock climbers abseiling iconic Kangaroo Point Cliffs across the Brisbane River
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route with step-by-step navigation around observation deck
- Entry to the gardens is free
- Recommendation on where to have a cup of coffee with a view
What's not included
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
Description
Take this in-app audio tour of the revered Brisbane Botanic Gardens, an outdoor museum of plant collections that nature lovers will delight in discovering. Entry to the gardens is free.Thanks to the original curator, Walter Hill, it became ground zero for today's prosperous Australian crop industry, and while walking around, you will learn a lot about Hill's contribution to what the Gardens look like today.
You will start the tour at the main gate flanked by two over 150 years old noble fig trees and walk the wiggling paths to explore sensibly landscaped areas inside the Gardens.
Then, you will come across the Bodhi Tree, which is believed to have a connection with the tree at Bodh Gaya in India, under which the Buddha received enlightenment.
Moving further through other stops on the way, you will take a look at the Crows Ash, which planting site was selected to be the initial garden in 1828.
Amidst many plants and trees, you will also catch up with the artworks by modern local sculptors. For instance, see a cute little platypus by Bodo Muche on the Platypus Love Seat, as well as learn about a seaman who spent 17 years with aborigines by looking at the "Jemmy Morrell and the Brolgas" statue.
At the end of the tour, take a worthwhile climb on top of Residence Hill, where the former curators' cottage is tucked, and relish the modern cityscape with green hues from above.
Connect with nature and enjoy the beauty and history of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens!
You will start the tour at the main gate flanked by two over 150 years old noble fig trees and walk the wiggling paths to explore sensibly landscaped areas inside the Gardens.
Then, you will come across the Bodhi Tree, which is believed to have a connection with the tree at Bodh Gaya in India, under which the Buddha received enlightenment.
Moving further through other stops on the way, you will take a look at the Crows Ash, which planting site was selected to be the initial garden in 1828.
Amidst many plants and trees, you will also catch up with the artworks by modern local sculptors. For instance, see a cute little platypus by Bodo Muche on the Platypus Love Seat, as well as learn about a seaman who spent 17 years with aborigines by looking at the "Jemmy Morrell and the Brolgas" statue.
At the end of the tour, take a worthwhile climb on top of Residence Hill, where the former curators' cottage is tucked, and relish the modern cityscape with green hues from above.
Connect with nature and enjoy the beauty and history of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens!
Start point
City Botanic Gardens - Alice Street, 147
Important information
- The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Reviews

Christian
4
Good
Waren zu dritt mit unserer 6-jährigen Tochter dort. Zusätzlich waren ihre Cousine mit Eltern, die hier wohnen, dabei. Sind einiges abgegangen und es gibt wunderschöne Ecken. Vor allem der Bambus-Wald hat es den Mädels angetan.
Auch das flanieren am Fluss war sehr schön!
Es gibt eine öffentliche Toilette, welche nicht besonders sauber ist.
February 2023
Price from
$10.00

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