Lessons in the Gardens at Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Lessons in the Gardens is a new educational program that lets teachers turn Tondoon Botanic Gardens into their own outdoor classroom. Visit the Tondoon Botanic Gardens' website or come in to the Visitor Centre today to learn more.
Australia Day Gladstone 2018
Australia Day in Gladstone QLD. Featuring Tondoon Botanic Gardens, East Shores, Tannum Surf Club, Tannum Beach and Awoonga Dam. Music by: Galantis & Throttle - Tell Me You Love Me
TOP 10 GLADSTONE Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Gladstone - Australia, an east-coast city in Gladstone Region, Queensland. Gladstone known for its popular tourist attractions such as East Shores Water Park, Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Auckland Hill Lookout.
Others recommended places to visit in Gladstone is Spinnaker Park, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Round Hill Lookout, Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Gecko Valley WineryReg Tanna Park, Gladstone Maritime Museum, Stockland Gladstone Shopping Centre, etc.
Things to do or where to go list in Gladstone are completely describe in this video. Hope you can gain more information about Gladstone - Queensland before traveling to this city.
Tondoon Botanical Gardens
Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens is one of Australia's top ten regional gardens (Australian Geographic, January 2018) and are just a short drive ...
Gladstone, Queensland
Centre of the Southern Reef - The Gladstone Region is a unique area of Queensland - a region where opportunity awaits. This dynamic city basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. So many landscapes, variety and so much sunshine provide the visitor with endless opportunities.
At the heart of the region, the city of Gladstone overlooks its natural deep water harbour. To the south lie the shires of Calliope and Miriam Vale with idyllic, secluded beaches and scenic National Parks. 1770 is the first place in Queensland that Captain James Cook stepped ashore. Boyne Island is renowned for its beautiful foreshore parks, while its sister city of Tannum Sands offers long sandy beaches for safe coastal recreation.
The reef islands within the Gladstone Region are true coral cays, and day trips are on offer to Lady Musgrave Island and Fitzroy Lagoon where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling, fishing, reef walking or exploring the flora and fauna
The region has several impressive National Parks which add camping and 4 wheel driving to the adventures you can experience in the area. The spectacular cliffs of the Kroombit Tops are cloaked in diverse flora and fauna. Mount Castletower National Park lies at the base of Lake Awoonga with its impressive, yet rugged terrain. Deepwater and Eurimbula National Parks provide the contrast of open eucalypt and paperback forests with lush rainforests and quiet beaches.
Gladstone's Tondoon Botanic Gardens are one of Australia's few totally native botanic gardens. The display areas specialise in the plants of the surrounding and Tropical North Queensland regions. The Gladstone Entertainment Centre, forms the focal point of the city's cultural activities. The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum is a colonial Georgian structure which houses three exhibition areas.
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Costa Helps Celebrate Botanic Gardens Milestone In Gladstone - Seven Local News Rockhampton (2013)
Hundreds gathered for a big weekend of activities to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. The launch of a new children's trail marked an important milestone for the popular spot.
Report filed by Rebecca Davis for the October 7, 2013 edition of Seven Local News Rockhampton with Rob Brough.
Australia Day Awards Nominations
If you know a person, community group or organisation dedicated to making the Gladstone Region a better place, please nominate them for an Australia Day Award. Nominations close 7 November
Gladstone Regional Council hosts its annual Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on the eve of Australia Day to recognise and reward members of the local community who have a consistent record of excellence, have made outstanding achievements in their field, and/or have contributed significantly to the growth and development of sport, community events, arts and cultural life in the region.
Australia Day Award winners will be announced at a combined citizenship and awards ceremony at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens on January 26.
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The Gladstone Region - Services and Amenities
The Gladstone Region is well serviced by air and rail with departures daily for northern and southern destinations within Queensland, and direct flights to Brisbane and Sydney!
Modern well equipped hospitals and medical specialists are available 7 days a week.
A wide range of public and private education options from Kindergarten to Grade 12, plus a CQ University and TAFE Campus.
Gladstone is a leader in vocational education, with the first even school-based apprentice in the world coming out of our Region.
The beautiful Tondoon Botanic Gardens on 83 hectares of stunning landscaped environment with walking trails, grassed areas for picnics, a playground and multiple lakes and waterways.
Luminous 2019 Mayor Promo
Luminous is back in 2019, bigger and brighter, over two amazing nights! Come and see the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens transformed into a magical, night time wonderland.
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Azure Kingfisher (Alcedo azurea) bathing
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Azure Kingfisher (Alcedo azurea) having a bath at Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Gladstone..
This morning I was wandering around Tondoon Botanic Gardens when I heard the distinct call of the Azure Kingfisher. I was searching the side of the lake, when I noticed one of the beautiful birds on the opposite bank. I settled down to watch, when another Azure Kingfisher flew in to land on a branch just in front of me and proceeded to take a bath. It wasn't the best location for a photo (I was looking down on the bird), but with the help of a tiny bit of digital zoom, it made for a nice video, and an enjoyable experience.
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Discovering Tondoon. Grown In Gladstone
My entry for 2015 Green Scenes environmental short film competition held annually by the Gladstone Arts Council.
Special thanks to my family, Amanda and Mischa Wynne, for being my actors for the film.
Toolooa Gardens Motel and Apartments - Gladstone Hotels, Australia
Toolooa Gardens Motel and Apartments 4 Stars Hotel in Gladstone ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Surrounded by lovely landscaped gardens, Toolooa Gardens Motel and Apartments features a swimming pool and BBQ facilities.
Your air-conditioned accommodation has a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Gladstone town centre and Gladstone Railway Station are both less than 15 minutes’ walk from Toolooa Gardens.
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Tondoon Botanic Gardens or visit Gladstone Boat Harbour, both 10 minutes’ drive away.
All accommodation has a microwave, refrigerator and toaster, as well as ironing facilities and a private bathroom.
Some feature a balcony, kitchenette or spa bath.
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Luminous 2019 Teaser
It's back! Bigger and BRIGHTER, over two amazing nights. Luminous 2019 at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens 13-14 July.
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Hairy Caterpillar March, processionary caterpillars, Botanic Gardens, Gladstone
21 Processionary Caterpillars marching across a path at the Toondoon Gardens, Gladstone, Queensland.
I had a bit of trouble trying to get in focus with my miniature camera, the hairyness of them makes it difficult for the auto-focus.
Ecofest Gladstone 2016 Part 1
Ecofest Gladstone 2016 Part 1
Sharing a few clips coming up of the Ecofest held 5th June 2016 ~ PART 1
Ecofest is one of CQ's biggest free environmental awareness events and coincides with World Environment Day. This year's theme is 'Small Change Creates Real Change' encouraging the community to help the environment by making small changes to their lifestyle.
The event will boast Radical Reptiles, Gladstone & District Wildlife Carers Association Inc.(GDWCA), face painting, rock wall, giant slide, industry and local business displays, food stalls and a free transport bus.
Guest speakers will consist of Professor Ian Lowe, a professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University in Brisbane as well as Murray Hallam, a well-known face in the aquaponics movement.
Ecofest 2016 is Gladstone Regional Council's way of working with industry, business and the community to highlight environmental initiatives and celebrate successes that make this planet a better place to live.
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Dogs currently available in Gladstone, more information/pictures can be found at adoptapet.com.au
If interested in adopting please call our adoption line on 0439 709 369. Adoption fees apply, interview & property check required. All dogs will be health checked, vaccinated, worm/flea treated, microchipped, desexed and registered with Gladstone Council.
Standard adoption fee is $270 for dogs 6mths and $350 for puppies 6mths however prices may vary depending on animal.
Feed Your Soul. Tondoon Botanical Gardens. May 2015
A longer version of my film comp entry, this one also includes other actors.
Thanks to my family, Amanda, Mischa and Mason Wynne and Colleen Swann for being my actors in this one.
Song: 'Love is all I got' by Feed Me & Crystal Fighters
Gladstone Reef Hotel Motel - Gladstone Hotels, Australia
Gladstone Reef Hotel Motel 4 Stars Hotel in Gladstone ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Featuring a rooftop swimming pool and both harbour and city views, this 4 star motel is located in the heart of Gladstone city centre.
Guests enjoy access to free covered parking, free cable channels and free WiFi.
Gladstone Reef Hotel Motel is located directly opposite The Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and 10 minutes’ walk from Gladstone Marina Park.
It is 10 minutes’ drive from Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Lake Awoonga is 35 minutes’ drive away.
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, a small refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and 2 bottles of water.
Some rooms offer harbor views.
Guests can dine at the Gladstone Reef Hotel Bistro, 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On Friday and Saturday nights, Industrie Nightclub is open from 8pm until late and is available for functions.
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Ecofest Gladstone 2016 Part 2
Ecofest Gladstone 2016 Part 2
Sharing a few clips coming up of the Ecofest held 5th June 2016 ~ PART 2 (reposted due to sound edit).
Ecofest is one of CQ's biggest free environmental awareness events and coincides with World Environment Day. This year's theme is 'Small Change Creates Real Change' encouraging the community to help the environment by making small changes to their lifestyle.
The event will boast Radical Reptiles, Gladstone & District Wildlife Carers Association Inc.(GDWCA), face painting, rock wall, giant slide, industry and local business displays, food stalls and a free transport bus.
Guest speakers will consist of Professor Ian Lowe, a professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University in Brisbane as well as Murray Hallam, a well-known face in the aquaponics movement.
Ecofest 2016 is Gladstone Regional Council's way of working with industry, business and the community to highlight environmental initiatives and celebrate successes that make this planet a better place to live.
#Ecofest2016 Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens
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These will also be added to my youtube channel. JustaMumento contributing to our region & supporting small business.
next part 3 features - Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
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Ecofest Gladstone 2016 Part 4
Final clip for the Ecofest held 5th June 2016 ~ PART 4
Andrew Bartlett visited Gladstone for Ecofest 2016. Andrew talks about the The Australian Greens vision for Queensland and Australia, and has a chat to Craig Tomsett, Candidate for Flynn.
Enjoyed helping Jon O'Hare & meeting Andrew Bartlett at Ecofest.
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Feather horned beetle (Rhipicera femorata)
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For the past couple of weeks, these Feather-horned Beetles (Rhipicera femorata) have been appearing all around the area. In one location, there were hundreds of them were flying around - so many in fact, that several of them landed on me while I was trying to photograph them.
On that day, the gusty wind made shooting macro video of the beetles while they clung to the tall grass quite difficult, however I did manage to find one at Tondoon Botanic Gardens (in Gladstone, Australia) a few days later and grab some footage.
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