Anderson Gardens

Anderson Gardens is the largest of Townsville's three botanic gardens, located in Mundingburra about 4 km from the Townsville CBD in Queensland. Established in 1929 and named after William Anderson, former City Parks Superintendent, the 25-hectare garden showcases tropical plant collections with a focus on North Queensland and Cape York Peninsula flora, landscaped lawns, water features and shaded avenues.

Visitors can expect a spacious, landscaped botanical garden with sealed pathways winding through tropical plant displays, palm collections, pandanus areas, rainforest sections, open lawns, small lakes and water features. The setting is flat and shady with picnic shelters, seating and interpretive signage. It is a quiet, park-like environment suitable for leisurely walks, photography, picnics and plant appreciation.

Established in 1929 on former paddocks and developed under William Anderson, Townsville City Council's Parks Superintendent from the 1920s to 1930s, after whom the gardens are named. Developed progressively from the 1930s onwards, it became the largest and most diverse of Townsville's botanic gardens, with ongoing expansion of tropical and native plant collections.

Significant community green space and botanical collection for Townsville, showcasing flora of tropical North Queensland and Cape York Peninsula for education, conservation and recreation. Widely used for community events, weddings, photography and leisure, forming part of the Townsville Botanic Gardens cultural precinct.