Blackwater Tours and Attractions

Blackwater Japanese Gardens

The Garden marks the Sister Town relationship with Fujisawa, Japan.

Commenced in December 1997, it was completed eight months later and officially opened on 1st August 1998, in the presence of the Mayors of Fujisawa and Duaringa Shire, and other visiting Japanese and Australian dignitaries.

Approximately 600 tonnes of ornamental stone are used in the Garden, which was constructed by Duaringa Shire council works staff, in association with 14 Japanese gardeners, carpenters and interpreters who visited especially for a period of 8 days.

The Garden is just one feature which has turned a barren area of State Government land into a well-patronised community and visitor recreation facility.

A children's playground has been constructed adjacent to the Japanese Garden, and the area also features a tourist information centre, restored steam locomotive and, a developing mining equipment display.