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A multi-award-winning light and art spectacular, transforming the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens into a kaleidoscope of colour over three magical nights. Book tickets online. 17 - 19 July 2025
LUMINOUS 2025 is a mesmerising visual event which features:
- New activations
- Impressive lighting displays
- Roving entertainment
- Workshops
- Zen Zone - A dedicated area to decompress and escape the crowds.
- Mini Golf
- Children’s activities and so much more!
At the forefront of delivering Luminous is our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring every member of our community finds a welcoming space to enjoy and participate in this event.
LUMINOUS is a sunflower-friendly event, we are committed to ‘Making the invisible visible’. Talk to our event staff if you require any assistance.
We’ve made a conscious effort to include a range of food vendors to support the inclusion of people with food allergies and dietary requirements.
Changes to visitor access during Luminous
Food court
Quick Tips
Event Details
Dates: 17-19 July 2025
Times: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Location: Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens | 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone QLD 4680
Glow Early! Secure your tickets today!
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, Luminous 2025 will be a ticketed event at $5 per person (free for children under 5).
This change will help improve crowd safety, enhance accessibility and elevate the overall experience, keeping Luminous shining brightly for years to come.
Bookings are required with limited capacity each night.
Tickets on sale now!
Tickets
- General Admission: $5
- Child (Under 5): FREE - Bookings required
- Carer/ Companion: FREE - Bookings required
- All attendees must have a ticket, including free tickets.
- Please have Tickets on hand at the gate for entry. Tickets can not be purchased at the gate; however, QR code purchases will be available via phones (subject to availability).
Changes to visitor access from 10-21 July 2025
As we begin the transformation visitors are advised of the following changes to access:
Thursday, 10 July to Monday, 21 July 2025
Tondoon Botanic Gardens will be closed to all vehicles. Visitors will still be able to enjoy the gardens with parking available in the industry carpark adjacent.
Between these dates, Junction CAFÉ at Tondoon patrons will be required to park in the industry car park. Disabled Parking is available outside the main entrance.
Pedestrian access only to and from the Café.
Please observe all signage, barriers, and directions from workers, and do not enter closed areas.
Food Court
We’ve made a conscious effort to include a range of food vendors to support the inclusion of people with food allergies and dietary requirements.
- Culinary Craze
- Dehli Kitchen
- Dutchie’s SuperWhip - Lactose and dairy-free options
- Dutchy Delights
- German Sausage Wagon - Dairy and lactose free, gluten free, and coeliac and vegetarian options
- Huegheseys Que
- Lemonade & Churros - Gluten-free and coeliac options
- Miss Bubble Tea and Bubble Waffle
- MothaTrucka - Dairy and lactose-free options
- Mr Chippy Food Van
- OH MY SIOMAI – Dairy and lactose-free options
- Ownsys Retro Café
- POPpa’Licious – Dairy free and lactose free, gluten free and coeliac, vegetarian options
- Riri’s Food Van
- Royal Thai Kitchen and Phens Kitchen – Gluten-free and coeliac, vegetarian options
- The Wholefoods Kitchen – Dairy and lactose free, gluten free, coeliac, vegan, and vegetarian options
- We R Woodfire Pizzas – Gluten-free and coeliac options
- Wild Street Taste – Dairy and lactose free, fish and shellfish allergies, gluten free and coeliac, halal, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Quick Tips
- Gates open at 5:30 pm; please have your tickets ready to show the Box Office team. (Printed or digital)
- Parking is available at Meteor's Sports Club and the Industry Car Park.
- Accessible parking will be available to the left of the main gate, with an additional accessible entrance.
- This year, we have introduced an accessibility drop-off zone, located in the Industrial Car Park.
- Accessible toilets and portable toilets will be available on-site for your convenience.
- Rug up! There will be plenty of hot food and drinks to keep you warm.
- Remember - no dogs allowed inside the gardens (service dogs allowed).
- No ATM onsite, food vendors have eftpos facilities.
Parking: The Meteors Sports Club area opposite Tondoon Gardens and the Industry Car Park have parking available.
