Anderson Park

　　Anderson Park is an arboretum situated in Townsville, Queensland. Established in 1932 and spanning 20 hectares, it is one of the largest plant gardens in the world featuring Pandanus plants, and has become one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Townsville, beloved by visitors.

　　The park is home to many native Queensland trees, tropical rainforest plants, tropical ferns, and palm species. In addition, there are dedicated areas planted with tropical fruit trees and cash crops. Beyond native flora, the garden also hosts a wide variety of plants from New Guinea, Southeast Asia, the Western Pacific region, and Madagascar, offering an overwhelming visual feast. Perhaps due to their height or upright forms, the palm trees in the park draw significant attention—especially those drought-resistant varieties such as the Corypha utan, Borassus flabellifer, Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, and Latania loddigesii.

　　Countless visitors come every day to admire this colorful tropical botanical garden. They immerse themselves in a picturesque world of trees and flowers, enjoying the beauty that nature has to offer.

　　Anderson Park Reason to Visit: One of the world’s largest plant gardens featuring Pandanus plants Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia State/Province: Queensland City: Townsville