Queens Gardens in Townsville

The Queens Gardens in Townsville are public gardens which were established in 1870 featuring mature trees, lawns and gardens, caged birds, picnic and playground facilities.

The gardens offer a cool green setting close to the centre of Australia's largest tropical city. More than 40 ha of land was set aside by the council of the day and a variety of exotic species, including cocoa, African oil palms and mangoes, were planted.