Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Tondoon Botanic Gardens is an 83-hectare botanic garden in Glen Eden, Gladstone, Queensland, centred around Lake Tondoon. Established in 1988 to showcase native plants of the Port Curtis region, it features themed areas including a Japanese-inspired garden, rainforest walk and extensive native collections. Notable for its tranquil lake, walking trails and diverse flora, the gardens serve as a major recreational and educational attraction for the Gladstone Region and are managed by Gladstone Regional Council.

Visitors can expect a large, landscaped garden set around Lake Tondoon with paved and natural walking trails through themed sections including a Japanese-inspired garden, rainforest area, and native plant displays. The setting is tranquil and bushland-fringed with open lawns, shaded picnic areas, and lake views. Visitors can explore walking circuits, enjoy picnics and barbecues, observe birds and local flora, visit the visitor information centre, and use the children's playground.

Established in 1988 by Gladstone City Council on 83 hectares of former grazing land surrounding Lake Tondoon. Developed to conserve and display flora of the Port Curtis region, the gardens were progressively opened to the public from the early 1990s with ongoing additions including the Japanese garden and visitor facilities.

Showcases the botanical heritage of Central Queensland and serves as a community recreation, education and conservation space. The Japanese-inspired garden reflects Gladstone's sister city relationship with Saiki, Japan, and the gardens are used for community events and environmental education.