Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city? Head to Roma Street Parkland and cross through the misty Fern Gully Bridge to discover a subtropical rainforest on the other side.

As you descend the sloping circuit, a thick green canopy of woven ferns and figs will transport you into a lush oasis. Further along the trail, a trickling man-made creek will welcome you into Fern Gully, a thick green forest of ferns, figs and native plants. It’s here where you’ll discover local wildlife and the precinct’s impressive King Ferns – the Angioptresis evectra and Gymea Lilly.

Want to make a day of it? Bring along a rug and a picnic basket for a feast in the park. Enjoy a waterfront picnic on the nearby Forest Meadow or treat the family to a hot meal at one of the free barbecues. You’ll find more barbecues in the Celebration Precinct, a favourited spot that is surrounded by gorgeous frangipani trees and the jumping salmon water feature.

To learn more about Roma Street Parkland’s Rainforest and Fern Gully, head here.