 Tondoon is one of a handful of totally native botanic gardens in Australia, covering an area of 170ha. Of this, 21 ha is developed as botanical displays the remainder being natural bushland with walking trails up and around Mt Biondello. The walk up Mt Biondello is for the more energetic but gives you wonderful views of Gladstone City.
Water is pumped from the historic dam that was restored to produce the 4ha of lake, this helps to irrigate the large developed area. The majority of planting was carried out between 1985 and 1992, this makes some of the trees over 20 years old.
The display area specialises in plants from our local Port Curtis Region and Rainforest from North Queensland. Plants are set out in garden beds displaying the unique ecosystems in our local area. Many of these ecosystems in their natural state are very difficult for visitors to our region to find. All of these plants have been collected and propagated by the Tondoon staff and Volunteers.
The seasonal winter birds have moved in recently, so along with the regulars there is always plenty of birdlife to be seen.
The Visitor Centre, situated on the lake edge has regular displays by local artists or environmental groups. The centre also has fact sheets and interpretive signage and displays can be found throughout the Gardens. Other facilities include a playground, orchid house and BBQs.
Open October – March 9am – 6pm
April – September 8.30am – 5.30pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Directions: 6 kilometres south of Gladstone on Glen Lyon Road
Family facilities
Cafe
Barbeque facilities
Picnic areas
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