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The Roma Street railway goods yards were an intrinsic part of Brisbane from the start of the railway system in the 1800s. The sort of scenic wonder all cities need – rusty tracks, grimy storage sheds, equally grimy railway wagons. So, in a city where modernisation is everything, it was only a matter of time before someone felt the need to upgrade the place. That process was started in 2000 and the new parklands opened in 2002.
We visited on a fiendishly hot summer day, with the humidity levels just one point below sauna level. Wandering really wasn’t pleasant, somewhere air conditioned would have been far more sensible. I don’t know if that influenced my pespective on the parklands, or if the parklands have been oversold, but they didn’t live up to my expectations. I’d read many times, on VT and in the glossy tourist brochures, that the parklands are “…the world’s largest urban subtropical garden…”. Well, it’s a park with subtropical vegetation (which is what you’d expect to find in Brisbane), but I found Southbank equally pleasant from the tourist perspective and with more to do. To the south, extending over the vestigial portion of the railway yards are new apartments, to which the park essentially forms an extended front garden.
The parkland has many water features (causing something of a challenge during the ongoing drought – but they’re apparently recycling water). We rather liked the water wall, because the fine spray it created was quite cooling. Nearby is a little jetty arrangement in a lake: this was closed to visitors for the afternoon because a wedding was to be held there. So we found a restaurant, in the process of closing at 1430 on a Saturday, and left after a cool drink.
Main photo: Frangipanni flowers, Roma Street Parklands
Second photo: The lovely cooling water wall feature
Third photo: Another water feature at Roma Street Parklands
Fourth photo: The “wedding jetty”. Directions: Roma Street - head west from the City Hall.
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These gardens cover a large area, 16 hectares, very close to the city and were opened approximately 4 years ago. The area was previously the old railway shunting yards and the redevelopment of the site commenced in 2000 with the gardens opened in 2002. Much of the garden is on sloping parkland with sections for the various categories of plants, some very nice water features, man made lakes and a well thought out watering system which recycles most of the water used on the gardens. There are good footpaths and boardwalk sections which bring you close to the speciality areas of this parkland. A cafe for those who need refreshment or wish to relax and view this beautiful garden a little longer.
When we visited in September, 2006 Brisbane was experiencing a drought and severe water restrictions were in place, however the gardens still looked good.
Admission is Free. Leave a Comment Address: Roma Street Brisbane City.Phone: 3006 4545Directions: A short walk from Queen St Mall, right next to Roma Street Rail Station. Car Parking is available.Website: www.romastreetparkland.com
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The Roma Street Parkland is a 16-hectare park which is billed as the “world’s largest subtropical garden in a city centre”. It has many unique plant specimens along with the expected park benches and lawns. The views of the city beyond the trees and gardens will leave you awed that you are, indeed, in the middle of the city. There is a showy “Spectacle” Garden, a lakes area, a subtropical rainforest, etc., all of which show off the variety of landscapes seen within Queensland.
The park is free to visit and is open 24 hours. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane, QLD 4000Phone: 07 3006 4545Directions: Just N of the Roma Street Transit Centre and South of Wickham TerraceWebsite: www.romastreetparkland.com.au Other Contact: rsp@romastreetparkland.com
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Brisbane's Roma Street Parkland is the home of "the world's largest subtropical garden in a city centre".
This tranquil parkland area is located just a 5-10 minute walk from the heart of Brisbane city centre and is a great place to escape from the noisy street traffic and crowds. You can enter the parkland from Albert Street or Roma Street.
Attractions include:
"The Lookout" - a wooden platform where you can walk above and amongst the lush vegetation and admire the views over the lake;
"The Forest" - a small Australian rainforest featuring plantlife from such areas;
"Fern Gully" - a small area of fern trees with a path leading through them;
"Lake Precinct" - a lake surrounded by trees and flowers, seating areas and abundant bird life;
"Spectacle Garden" - a selection of very colourful tropical plants and flowers and water features.
There is plenty of natural wildlife within the gardens - you can see orb spiders weaving their webs between the trees, small lizards running around underfoot, colourful butterflies flitting around the flowers and lots of bird life around the lake and on the lawns.
Entrance to the parkland is absolutely free.
There are plenty of benches to sit on and grassy areas on which to enjoy a picnic. There is also a children's play area within the boundaries of the park. Leave a Comment Address: Albert Street and Roma StreetPhone: 3006 4545Directions: Located 5-10 minutes walk north west of the city centre.
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This is one of the beautiful bottle trees at the Parkland. Not being used to seeing trees of this type, I am truly amazed at the wealth of diversity I'm seeing in this amazing continent!
The Roma Street Parkland is a 16-hectare park which is billed as the “world’s largest subtropical garden in a city centre”. It has many unique plant specimens along with the expected park benches and lawns. The views of the city beyond the trees and gardens will leave you awed that you are, indeed, in the middle of the city. There is a showy “Spectacle” Garden, a lakes area, a subtropical rainforest, etc., all of which show off the variety of landscapes seen within Queensland.
The park is free to visit and is open 24 hours. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane, QLD 4000Phone: 07 3006 4545Directions: Just N of the Roma Street Transit Centre and S of Wickham TerraceWebsite: www.romastreetparkland.com.au Other Contact: rsp@romastreetparkland.com
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As you walk through the park you will see various artworks created by 16 of Queensland's best artists. Their art tells the area's story, from indigerous meeting ground to rail yard and marketplace. Leave a Comment Address: Just near Roma Street Rail Station
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Roma Street Parkland offers FREE WALKS for interested people. The walks start for people as young as "under 5yr" these are called "out and about with bub" and run for 45minutes. They start from the Melange Cafe every Wednesday & Friday at 10am. For the Adults, there are, The Art walk which takes a look at the differents artworks throughout the garden, Heritage walk, this one takes visitors through the varied history of the garden from the past to 2001. The Sensory walk, is for people that are vision impaired or brain damaged. This walk is mainly in quiet surrounds and around the Spectacle Garden. The Curator's walk goes behind the scenes and helps you to gain a better understanding of the design and planning of the gardens. Each walk is different. The Walks are daily, departing from the "HUB" at 10am and 2pm. Address: 1 Parkland Blvde. Brisbane
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For those people who have trouble walking or on a hot day or to give the children a treat the colourful train is the way to view the Roma Street parklands. Leave a Comment
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As you walk through the parklands you will see plenty of beautiful Australian Native Plants in flower, particularly in Spring and Summer. Leave a Comment Address: Close to Roma Street Train StationDirections: Less than 10 minutes walk fron Queen St Mall
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If you are interested in the Native plants of Australia, then the Roma street parklands has a good selection. Queensland Bottle Trees are growing in the gardens, they have this name because of the distinct bottle shaped trunk. You will also see Kangaroo Paw, most of these come from the South West of Western Australia. You will see Banksias, Grevilleas, Daisies, ground covers and others. Notices are by each giving you a description of the plant you are looking at. Address: 1 Parkland Blvde. Brisbane
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