Myall Park Botanic Garden is more than a beautiful place where people can find respite and inspiration. It is a refuge for biological treasures from all around Australia, an outdoor classroom where people can acquire knowledge and motivation to be stewards of the plant and animals in our communities. We are situated in the Western Downs region, approx 400kms from Brisbane,300kms from Toowoomba
This Garden is in an ideal location to feature plants from semi-arid, arid and dry tropical regions. Soil types differ throughout the Garden and range from neutral softer grey brigalow soil, light loams over clays, to red lateritic acid gravel ridge. A significant feature of the ridge is the deep grey/blue water holding layer of clay which allows for the cultivation of deep rooted large trees. The landscape so intrigued Garden founder Mr Dave Gordon that in 1941 he set out clearing parts of the ridge and surrounding slopes to take advantage of the diverse terrain. In these areas he visualised a collection of Australian plants. Experienced collectors were sent around Australia and many species, some no longer found in their natural environments, were returned for propagation. The Directors of Myall Park Botanic Garden continue to add to the original collection and develop additional projects such as management of the natural environment, accommodation for visitors, links with art and science, and an extensive educational programme for adults and children. Overall the Garden contains over 700 Australian plant species, of these 200 are native to the local western Darling Downs region. The Garden is open during daylight hours every day throughout the year; Closed December 20th- January 20th each year.
