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Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Ranked #14 of 23 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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surfers paradise gold coast
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Have been several times and always enjoy make sure you walk along the creek walkway More

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Manchester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

Pleasant walk for up to a couple of hours. Cafe was basic. More

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Havelock North
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Vast area to view, need quite some time to take advantage of it all. We had bikes to get around as we had limited time to view More

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Cairns, Australia
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

i usually walk through Centenary Lakes on my way to do the Red Arrow walk. I love the walk through this area but you have to remember to spray yourself for mozzies or you can get eaten alive!! More

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Cairns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

And a lovely spot for a stroll and a picnic - be sure to do the boardwalk! More

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Herberton, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

I really enjoy taking the boardwalks between Greenslopes Street and the Botanic gardens at Edge Hill More

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Cairns, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

The boardwalks around the lakes are very easy. the gardens are very interesting & the cafe serves nice food. More

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Darwin, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

the gardes were absolutely beautiful. would have liked to have had more time More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

one of our favourite places. Went on a day when the markets and an art exhibition was on. Magnificent gardens and walks. Make sure you don't miss the walks on the opposite of the gardens though the rainforest and river. Great More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

A thoroughly delightful morning exploring the Gardens and a delightful lunch in the Gardens Restaurant ended a perfect stay in Cairns More

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