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Townsville Palmetum
Townsville,
Townsville Area
Free Entry - Entry Information
Phone:
07 4727 8330Email:
enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.soe-townsville.org/parks/palmetum.html
Description
The Palmetum is a unique tropical experience covering over 17 hectares. It is a botanical garden featuring one family of plants - the palms. Approximately 60 species of palms are native to Australia and most are represented in the Palmetum. The collection contains around 300 species, many rare and threatened in their natural habitat. The Palmetum has been designed to display plants in environmental context to habitat type from the dry tropics to the wet tropical lowlands. In addition to these recreated habitats there are expansive lawns and water features frequented by numerous bird species. The Palmetum also features the magnificent 'Tumbetin Lodge'- a heritage building with a long history. Facilities include art exhibitions, public amenities, meeting rooms and restaurant and tea room. The Palmetum also features a Memorial to the Black Hawk Disaster.
Property Details
Facilities
- Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
- Cafe
- Car park
- Guide
- Parking for the Disabled
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- Visitor Information Centre
Activities
- Birdwatching
- Walking
Other Information
Children:Children welcome.
Disabled:
Wheelchair access.
Pets Allowed:
Yes. Pets allowed however they must be on a lead.
Free Entry
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University Road
Douglas
Townsville
Queensland 4814 Australia
Douglas
Townsville
Queensland 4814 Australia
Contact Details
Phone:
07 4727 8330Email:
Web:
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