| Boardwalks
- QLD, Brisbane City Botanic Gardens |
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Mangroves surrounding the old Botanic Gardens form the largest
stand of mangroves along the city reach of Brisbane River. This
mangrove boardwalk forms part of an extensive riverside walkway
from New Farm to Toowong. Ideally located adjacent to the Central
Business District of Brisbane, this mangrove boardwalk provides
access to a rare natural respite in the middle of the city. The
dense shade of dominant Avicennia forests are also a refuge for
many kinds of wildlife including birds, crabs, mudskippers and
small fish which can be viewed along the walk. The boardwalk is
well maintained and easily accessible, with informative interpretive
signage and multiple seating stops to view the river and the spectacular
Kangaroo Point cliffs. There are essentially two boardwalks forming
three loops connected by wide paved paths along this leafy section
of the riverbank. It is a great place to take the kids for a weekend
stroll, take a lunchtime break, or just pass on through on the
way to work. There are also guided walks that include the terrestrial
gardens adjacent to boardwalk where you can learn about the Dirrabel
people, and other stories about early settlement with this site
being the original market gardens for the young city, and the
remains of a convict built wall.
Location Details
Distance/length: 380 meter
Location: Old Botanic Gardens, QUT reach of the Brisbane River.
Walking Time: 20-30 mins.
Address: Albert Street, Brisbane City.
Directions: Follow the river walk around from under the riverside
expressway, Goodwill Bridge or the QUT city cat stop or enter
through the Old Botanic Gardens off Albert Street. Conveniently
located 10 minutes from Gardens Point Ferry Terminal.
Contact: For more information phone the Brisbane City Council
(+617 3404 8888), or visit the City information booth at the George
street entrance to the Queen St Mall. Visitor Centre open 7 days
a week. Brochures available.
Website: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BOTANICG::pc=PC_1379
Facilities
| PLANTS AND ANIMALS
YOU MIGHT SEE
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Mangroves
Grey Mangrove (Avicennia marina)
River Mangrove (Aegiceras corniculatum)
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Saltmarsh
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General Vegetation
She or Swamp Oak (Casuarina glauca) |
Birds
Honeyeaters, Silver Eyes, Wagtail, Grey Heron, Teal Duck,
Grey Fantail, Egrets |
| Invertebrates in the mud
Crabs (Uca sp., plus others), Whelks and other molluscs,
Mudskippers, Snapping Shrimp
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Invertebrates in the vegetation
Butterflies (sp to be identified)
The odd spider
Cicadas
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Rare/ Endangered Biota
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Waterlife
Toadfish
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Contributors
Dawn Couchman, Queensland Department Primary Industry & Fisheries,
Marine Fish Habitat Unit (9 Jan. 2006)
Jock Mackenzie, The University of Queensland, Centre for Marine
Studies (9 Jan. 2006)
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