Celebrate Parks Week across the Gladstone Region

With an abundance of beautiful outdoor spaces across the region, Gladstone Regional Council is on the countdown to get outdoors and celebrate Parks Week 2019.

Kicking off Saturday March 9, Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett encouraged community members to head into our region’s beautiful backyard.

“Parks Week across the Gladstone Region is set to be bigger and better than ever,” Councillor Burnett said.

“There is plenty to see and do, so I encourage everyone to take advantage of the fantastic Parks Week itinerary and explore our great parks.”

Parks Week activities:

Parks Week Picnic in the Park March 9, 8:30am-10:30am | Free | Arboretum Area, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Pack your picnic basket, rug and chair and join us for a morning of fun in the park. There will be family games, tug of war, soccer and more!

Seniors Garden Walk and Morning Tea March 11, 10am-11am | $8 | Savour the Flavour café, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Join us for a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. This guided tour will show you the outstanding collection of tropical, sub-tropical and dry rainforests from the Port Curtis Region and Far North Queensland. After the walk, enjoy a morning tea with other attendees and your tour guide.

Canoe Point Botanic Walk March 12, 9am-11am | Free | Canoe Point, Tannum Sands Join us for a guided tour with Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Curator, Brent Braddick and the Conservation Team, learning about the flora and fauna hidden away at Canoe Point Reserve.

Cooking Class March 13, 10am-11:30am | Free | Arboretum Shelter, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Learn to cook exotic dishes to impress at your next family event! Savour the Flavour will teach you tips and tricks to whip up the ultimate dish.

Creatures of the Night March 15, 6pm-8pm | $15 Adults, $5 Under 11s | Bookings required | Savour the Flavour café, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Join us for a guided Creatures of the Night Tour, exploring the habitat of our nocturnal animal friends. Supper will be included.

Family Bush Tucker Tour and Taste March 16, 10am-11am | $8 Adults, $5 Under 11s | Bookings required | Savour the Flavour café, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Join us on a short, guided tour of the Gardens learning about its native flora and fauna. The tour will be followed by an introductory bush tucker taster session prepared by Savour the Flavour café.

Parks Week at Gladstone Region Parks

Moonlight Movies March 9, 6:30pm | Free| Bunting Park, Calliope March 16, 6:30pm | Free | Bray Park, Boyne Island Bring your family and friends to Moonlight Movies.  This pop-up cinema events are free to attend and suitable for the whole family. Check out the line-up of family-friendly movies on Gladstone Regional Council’s website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/moonlight-movies.

Live @ The Park and Pop Up Picnic March 13, 11:30am-2:30pm | Free | Air Sea Rescue Park, Seventeen Seventy Sit back and relax listening to the region’s best performing artists. Don’t forget your picnic basket and blanket!

Live @ The Park March 15, 11:30am-2:30pm | Free | Lions Park, Gladstone Enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, featuring our talented locals! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun!

Bray Park Skate Park Official Opening March 16 | 4pm-6pm | Boyne Island Join us for the official opening of Bray Park Skate Park. There will be free scooter and skateboard workshops, live entertainment, prizes, free food and much more!