Opening hours: 5:30pm - 9:30pm • Last entry at 8:30pm • Approx 90 mins
Experience LUMINOUS at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens: an evening festival of light, live performance and family activities that celebrates a 30-year cultural connection with Saiki, Japan. Arrive at dusk to see the gardens reimagined by projection, installations, and quiet pockets like the Zen Zone.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–4 hours
Fitness Level
Low; light walking on garden paths with some short inclines. Suitable for most ages and mobility levels with accessible options.
Wildlife
History
LUMINOUS celebrates a 30-year sister-city relationship between Gladstone and Saiki, Japan, bringing cultural exchange into a public festival context.
Conservation
The event promotes low-impact visitation—stay on paths, respect plantings, and organisers prioritise allergy-friendly food vendors and accessible facilities.
Opening hours: 5:30pm - 9:30pm • Last entry at 8:30pm • Approx 90 mins
Buy tickets in advance
Tickets are required for all attendees; buy early to avoid queues at the main gate on peak nights.
Wear comfortable, waterproof shoes
Garden paths can be uneven and damp—closed shoes with traction keep you steady between installations.
Use accessible parking if needed
Accessible parking and toilets are available onsite; present your valid permit and follow Traffic Control directions.
Scout reflections at dusk
Arrive before full dark to photograph pond reflections and tree silhouettes as light transitions for the best shots.
Torch/Headlamp
A small torch helps navigate dim paths between displays after dark.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Good traction keeps you comfortable on uneven or wet garden paths.
Waterproof jacket
Useful in summer storms or cool winter evenings to stay dry and warm.
summer|winter
Small daypack
Carries water, camera gear, and any purchases from vendors while keeping hands free.