Kangaroo Point Natural History Trail
Learn about pioneering scientists while enjoying this trail along the river in one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs.
About the Kangaroo Point Natural History Trail
Kangaroo Point is one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs, and 2 of its parks were once the home and workplace of some of Queensland's pioneering scientists and researchers.
In recognition of their contribution, this trail features a series of interpretive and botanical signs about the pioneers, including:
- Cyril Tenison White
- Frederick Manson Bailey
- Harry Oakman
- James Warner
- Silvester Diggles
- Oscar Werner Tiegs.
The trail also commemorates Council's former superintendent of parks, Harry Oakman, by highlighting the remnants of his distinctive subtropical plants with botanical signage.
Kangaroo Point Natural History Trail map
Follow the map to find the 6 botanical signs along the trail.
Points of interest
James Warner Park, Annie Street, Kangaroo Point
Get directionsC.T. White Park, MacDonald Street, Kangaroo Point
Get directionsJames Warner Park, Kangaroo Point
Get directionsC.T. White Park, Hamilton Street, Kangaroo Point
Get directionsC.T. White Park, Hamilton Street, Kangaroo Point
Get directionsC.T. White Park, Scott Street, Kangaroo Point
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