By Alan Lander
IT’S late in the summer. But that doesn’t mean all our beautiful flowers and plants are past their best.
In fact, some are just hitting their stride, and the best of them can be found at Noosa Botanic Gardens.
And so it’s time for the annual Summer Walk through the gardens on Sunday 21 February hosted by the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens, where you can enjoy an easy trek, stopping to see such beauties as the Pink Euodia, the Rainbow Showers, and the oh-so-majestic Blue Ginger.
Your Friends tour guide will help you identify all the different species and give advice on what you can grow in your garden, too.
It’s a splendour of colour to enjoy from 8 to 9am – and then if you wish you can take a tour through the Shade Gardens – normally open only on the first Sunday of each month, but specially opening for the Summer Walk – which has to be one of the most glorious enclaves in the whole gardens, remaining open through to midday.
Why not make a whole day of it by bringing a picnic and selecting one of the many tables and barbecue spots around Lake Macdonald, which skirts the gardens, and take in the serene views across the waters.
The Summer Walk is on Sunday from 8am and registering to book your place is as easy as, well, a walk in the park.
Just visit Facebook/noosabotanicgardens, or the Friends’ website at www.noosabotanicgardensfriends.com.
You can also become a Friend by signing up online and be kept informed of all the activities at the gardens, or even volunteer.
The timing of the Summer Walk has been designed to avoid the heat of the day, but it’s still a good idea to bring a hat, some water and good walking shoes.
Noosa Botanic Gardens are on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy town centre.
Don’t miss out on this magical event. It will make your day.
