Welcome to Kangaroo Point’s newest addition, the Dry Dock Gardens.

The Dry Dock Gardens, built in and around the historical Frank Nicklin Dry Dock, will interpret recent and ancient history, culture and ecology within an awe-inspiring cathedral-scaled, lushly planted subtropical space.

A hybrid industrial-ecological landscape drapes contemporary forms inspired by gantries, cranes, and ships. The varied topography offers new vistas and perspectives of the Dry Dock, river and city, while outdoor art, artefacts and exhibits elaborate the transformation of the location over time. The gardens provide the local communities’ residents and visitors to Kangaroo Point with a diverse variety of spaces for relaxation, reflection and refreshment along attractive and accessible garden pathways.

Historic aerial view of site location

Features of the Gardens will include:

Almost the entire site dedicated to community space.

Extensive greenery with a focus on indigenous species specific to the location of the site.

Significant mature tree planting throughout.

Various routes through the gardens to facilitate connection and meandering alike.

Complementary food and beverage offerings including a new cafe and restaurant.

Natural Brisbane creek habitat and chevron water terraces, with native freshwater landscaping and fish species.

A gallery dedicated to the site’s history as part of the Evans Deakin Shipyard.

A headland walk and lookout for visitors to enjoy new aspects of the Dry Dock and city skyline.

An elevated amphitheatre for small community events or a place to sit and reflect with a view.

A city room and outlook dedicated to the site’s indigenous history, enlivened with artwork.

These artist’s impressions depict how the Dry Dock Gardens are intended to look and feel.

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