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It is a unique botanic garden and park showcasing rare plants from arid areas of Australia and also a park with an art gallery, lots of birds, much history and walking trails throughout.
Dave Gordon was a sheep farmer who dreamt of starting a botanic garden and did so when wool prices rose in the 1940s. For the next 40 years it was a really busy place.
400 kilometres due west of Brisbane through Dalby, Tara and Glenmorgan.
Glenmorgan is a small township just 7 kilometres from the garden.
There is a pub, The Bottle Tree Inn open everyday and a Café serving great coffee and food open Monday to Saturday.
There is accommodation with all facilities available.
There is plenty of room to camp and powered and unpowered sites available.
The garden is open from 20th January until 20th December all day, every day.
There is an art gallery and other art features throughout the garden. There are plenty of walks, lots of interesting plants and a bird hide and historic buildings, all within walking distance from the camp ground.
Dave Gordon annexed 132 hectares from his sheep property to create a botanic garden and within that area are natural areas of brigalow scrub.
No, all but the last 2 kilometres are bitumen roads and the dirt road is good quality unless creeks are flooded.
Yes, we welcome all visitors and there is a disabled shower and toilet block for visitors and campers.
Yes, there is a caretaker there who will welcome you and answer all your questions.
All flora and fauna are protected but animals are allowed provided they are under control at all times.
There is a $5 charge for day visitors and camping and accommodation costs vary.
No, there are no meals or coffee available at the Garden.
The camping areas are suitable for caravans and motorhomes but the Garden Circuit of 4 klms has low hanging branches and is not suitable for large vehicles.
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