GLADSTONE GARDENS

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Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens were officially opened in October 1988 to coincide with the Australian bicentenary. This is one of Australia's few totally native botanic gardens and the display areas specialise in the plants of the Port Curtis region and Far North Queensland.

Tondoon Gardens is part of a conservation strategy to ensure that the nations environmental heritage is passed on to future generations. The gardens are approximately 8 kms from the city centre, and extends over 55 hectares.

The dominant feature of the site is Mount Biondello which forms the northern and western boundaries, and, together with its foothills, encloses and protects the lower valley creek flats where the main display and lake are located.

In order to enhance the garden's facilities further, a visitor information centre, kiosk and amenities building were constructed. Visitors can now enjoy a very unique setting to relax on wide open timber decks.

The gardens have extensive family recreational areas for picnics and barbecue facilities are also available.