Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
100yrsTrees
15Diameter
0.4mHeight - 12m
Details
Common name
Strangler Figs/White Figs
Botanical name
Ficus virens
Other name
Kuranda Fig Trees
Type
Stand
Condition
Good
Municipality
Cairns Regional (QLD)
Location
Coondoo Street Kuranda QLD 4881
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Location/Context (Social)
- Landscape (Social)
- Landmark (Social)
- Contemporary association (Social)
- Other social (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
01 Jan 1985
Date of classification
29 Jul 2015
Other register(s)
False
Statement of Significance
The figs are outstanding examples of their species. They are an important part of the World Heritage listed rainforest of far north Queensland and makes an important contribution to the landscape of the historic tourist town of Kuranda as is an important landmark there. They have contemporary association with the town and its community and are an important tourist asset for the area. They are of high aesthetic value.
History
The figs form an important part of Kuranda town centre which has been a world-famous holiday destination for over 100 years with its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, its picturesque vistas, the majestic Barron Falls and its relaxed atmosphere.
Notes
Photo taken 2012.