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Townsville, North Queensland is a place for extensive range of flora and fauna. There are several recreation parks over here. The most beautiful tropical experience can be felt in Palmetum, Townsville. The botanical garden covers a land of around 17hectres. The park was opened to traffic on September 1988.

Palmetum, Townsville is the land of the palms. There are around 60 species of palm trees in this botanical garden. The evergreen, sunshine land features the best range of palms all over the world. There are around 300 species of palms available here in this park. Many endangered species of this variety of plant can be found in Palmetum, Townsville.

Palmetum, Townsville developed day by day. The park authorities added new range of palm species and several scenic walks were also added for tourist attractions. The botanical garden is not only famous for the wide range of palms. The park is a good source of birds. The tourists who love bird watching will have a festive time while visiting Palmetum, Townsville.

Palmetum, Townsville, is a rich source of energy. A healthy habitat and a balanced ecosystem is one of the best parts of the botanical garden. The extensive lawns and scenic beauties add a flavor to any tourist visiting Palmetum, Townsville.

The varieties of palms are not only the attraction of the park. Palmetum, Townsville is also a rich source of cultural heritage. The memorial for the Black Hawk Disaster is situated on the premises of the park. The Tumbetin Lodge is one, which provides the relaxation for the visitors. The Lodge has a long cultural history and has been transformed to be a Heritage building. The lodge provides comfortable facilities for its visitors. There are room services, restaurants, exhibition rooms and meeting rooms available.

Palmetum Townsville is open 365 days from dawn to dusk. The park is designed in such a manner so that it creates a healthy climate for the species of the palms. Tourists love to visit this man made natural habitat for the plants and birds.



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