When
1st Saturday of the month.
4:30 – 6:30 pm (wet season – November to April)
4:00 – 6:00 pm (dry season – May to October)
Where
Bridge at Douglas Street. Across from Lockheed Street.
About
Mundy Creek Natureway stretches along the western bank of Mundy Creek in Thindanga/Garbutt, from Dearness Street to John Melton Black Drive. It includes nearby ecologically vital grasslands, mangroves, and saltmarshes.
The Mundy Creek Landcare site lies on Council road reserve between the creek and the Mundy Creek pathway, running from Lockheed Street to the Townsville Recovery Services drain (built in 2017).
We also tend to the waterway and adjacent grassland as best we can, though these fall outside the official Landcare site. Reach the site easily from the eastern end of Lockheed Street or via the footbridge at Harold Phillips Park.
Site History
Mundy Creek winds past popular parks and open spaces, but its surrounding natural vegetation suffered heavy degradation over the past century and stayed neglected until the Mundy Creek Natureway idea took root in the 1990s.
Dedicated local leaders kickstarted revegetation in 2012. CDTLI joined in 2013, hosting site sessions with enthusiastic volunteers who cleared weeds and litter and planted native trees across successive areas.
Early planting efforts now shine—mature trees offer refuge and food for birds and pollinating insects, plus shade and interest for people enjoying the space.
Despite this progress, challenges persist: nearby building projects, upstream earthworks for flood mitigation, insufficient fire management, vandalism, arson, litter, and illegal dumping test our efforts.
Current work
Our monthly site sessions tackle ongoing weed control, rubbish pickup, watering, mulching, and plant maintenance. We adapt to the seasons—managing fire and drought risks in drier months and adding infill plantings during wetter ones. We foster informal community stewardship, encouraging locals to watch over the space and share updates.
Beyond regular tasks, we host occasional special events to boost community ties to the local environment, art, and cultural heritage.
Would like to get involved with this project?