Initiated in 1870, Queens Gardens is the oldest Botanic Garden in Townsville and is heritage listed. Now covering 4 hectares, reduced from an original 40Ha, it is considered a fine example of a tropical colonial garden of that era. Originally established as a trial acclimatisation garden for European settlement, in which potential food and economic plants were trialled during the era of colonisation.
Today the gardens are a lush green oasis set against the dramatic pink granite cliffs of Castle Hill, and offer a quiet cool retreat from the nearby city centre. The Members of the Herb Society of North Queensland have established an excellent representation of herbs that continue to grow well in the prevailing climate.
Find the 'Herb Garden' plaque and locate the herbs below to locate the coordinates to the cache which is a short distance away.
Clove Basil (second mention)
Parsley
Citronella Geranium
Taro
Tannia
Lemon Grass
Brahmi
Bush Basil
Lime Basil
Chives
