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Adaptation of Australian plants

Eucalyptus youngiana flower

Eucalyptus youngiana flower

How have Australian plants adapted to our many different climates? Visit the Gardens to find out!

This self-guided activity lets students compare plants from different regions of Australia to see how and why they are different.

Explore the Rainforest Gully and mallee shrublands to discover the many adaptations of Australian plants.

We also offer a ranger-guided version of this program: Around Oz in an hour.

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