A walk back to Gondwana - Special walk - City Botanic Gardens

A walk back to Gondwana - Special walk - City Botanic Gardens

Date & time
Wed 21 May 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 10:00 2025-05-21 11:30 Australia/Brisbane A walk back to Gondwana - Special walk - City Botanic Gardens Australia is an ancient land with amazingly ancient plant species, many even dating back to the time of Gondwana, when Australia was joined to Antarctica, India and South America and when dinosaurs roamed the land. Many of our conifers emerged and thrived at this time. They still survive today, and many are showcased within the City Botanic Gardens. Come and explore these magnificent trees and find out about what makes them so unique within the Australian landscape. <strong>Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>This walk includes moderate physical activity, including walking slightly longer distances, up gentle slopes and stairs or walking on some uneven surfaces. Some standing periods for guide explanations but no sitting.&nbsp;Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. <strong>Meeting point:</strong> Meet at the Visitor Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology&#39;s Main Drive pathway). <strong>Note: </strong>Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day. City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Main Drive, Brisbane City
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Age

Suitable for ages 16+

Cost

Free

Australia is an ancient land with amazingly ancient plant species, many even dating back to the time of Gondwana, when Australia was joined to Antarctica, India and South America and when dinosaurs roamed the land. Many of our conifers emerged and thrived at this time. They still survive today, and many are showcased within the City Botanic Gardens. Come and explore these magnificent trees and find out about what makes them so unique within the Australian landscape.

Requirements: This walk includes moderate physical activity, including walking slightly longer distances, up gentle slopes and stairs or walking on some uneven surfaces. Some standing periods for guide explanations but no sitting. Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen.

Meeting point: Meet at the Visitor Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology's Main Drive pathway).

Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.

Bookings

Bookings required via Eventbrite.

Please note: Ticketing for this event will close at 12pm on Monday 19 May 2025.

Venue

City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Main Drive, Brisbane City

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