Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Attraction
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City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
+61 7 3403 8888
Did You Know?
1855
Early Beginnings
The City Botanic Gardens were established in 1855 when a portion of land was declared a Botanic Reserve.
Walter Hill
First Curator
Walter Hill, a prominent figure in Australian horticulture, served as the first curator of the Botanic Gardens from 1855 to 1881.
Mango
Exotic Introductions
Walter Hill introduced a variety of exotic plants to Australia, including the mango, pawpaw, ginger, and tamarind.
Experiments
Practical Focus
Hill's experiments at the gardens focused on acclimatizing plants and testing their commercial viability, contributing to the development of Australian agriculture.