The gardens are a private botanical collection by horticulturalist and botanist Kristopher Kupsch whom as a teenager began re-vegetating sections of the family farm, which at the time was primarily used for grazing.  In 1988 at the age of 8 Kristopher planted his first Bunya Pines.  He then went on to plant many acres of rainforest and gardens, which are now home to an abundance of wildlife. 

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Early plantings specifically included rare and threatened species, however, new sections are being created to include a diverse array of collections such as Araucaria, Cycas, Macrozamia, Encephalartos, Pandanus, Succulents, Bromeliads, Gingers and Palms.

 

The climate allows for a wide range of species, especially those generally considered to demand tropical conditions and has created a habitat for many native birds and animals.  We have received feedback from visiting ecologists on the significance of such diversity, with a growing list of birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects.