If you want to host a birthday party, wedding, or other event, the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens boast a range of beautiful, natural spaces available for booking.
Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens has it's own Bonsai House. The Yūjō Bonsai House officially opened on Sunday, 26 October 2025, and displays between 20 and 25 bonsai trees at any time. Opening hours vary; please check availability before planning a visit.
Opening Hours
9am-1pm, Wednesday to Friday
10am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday
NOTE - The Bonsai House will be closed if there has been heavy rainfall at the gardens. If you are unsure, please contact us before your visit.
Junction Cafe at Tondoon opens seven days a week from 8am - 3pm.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday, ANZAC Day and Christmas Day, open 8am - 12pm for all other Public Holidays.
Catering for private functions. For reservations, phone (07) 4979 0953.
Email: junctioncafets@gmail.com
Website: www.junctioncafets.com.au
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Need to do some research on Flora and Fauna topics? Our Reference Library is growing all the time so we can keep up to date with the latest information.
You can visit our reference library Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Our Norm Gibson herbarium has one of the largest collections outside Brisbane.
Visit Tuesday mornings to learn more and meet our volunteers.