Landscape Designer Byron Bay

Are you looking for a landscape designer in Byron Bay who blends artistry, craftsmanship and local expertise to transform your outdoor space?

We design and construct creative, functional landscapes for homeowners across the Byron Shire

Create a timeless outdoor space shaped by natural stone and native plants

Get an expert in large challenging sites for Byron’s unique terrain

Create a tailored outdoor space that suits your lifestyle

Increase the long-term value and usability of your property

Design With Gondwana

Trusted across Byron Shire for natural and enduring landscapes.

What Our Clients Say

Katie Saal

"The design that was created turned into a beautiful and functional entertaining area. The fire pit is out of control! We would highly recommend Mark and his team."

Denise Ody

"Mark’s stone masonry skills are unsurpassed and his stone work is now a key feature of our landscape...We would not hesitate in highly recommending Mark and the team and will be eternally grateful to Mark for our idyllic landscape."

Jamie Smallwood

"I had Gondwana transform my outdoor living areas; paving, fire pit, and gardens. Highlights being the epic stacked stone walls meandering through the gardens, Mark’s stone masonry skills are exceptional."

Not sure where to begin with your landscaping project?

Get clear direction from a designer–builder who understands Byron Shire’s land and climate.

With over 20 years of landscape design + stonemasonry experience, Gondwana creates site-specific designs that honour the natural environment while elevating your lifestyle.

What you gain from working with an expert landscape designer:

  1. A design grounded in local knowledge, from soil type to council compliance
  2. A cohesive plan informed by real construction expertise (not theoretical design)
  3. Confidence that your landscape will age beautifully and work with the land, not against it
Design With Gondwana

10 Reasons Why Folks Go Gondwana

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20+ years shaping the landscapes of the Northern Rivers

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Hands-on stonemasonry expertise

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Designs created with an artist's mind

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Local knowledge of microclimates, drainage, levels, and plant suitability

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A team known for precision and reliability

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Site-sensitive design that blends with the natural surroundings

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We listen and ensure the design reflects your lifestyle

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Full service from concept to construction

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A reputation for honesty, clarity and exceptional customer service

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Landscapes that look like they’ve always belonged

Gondwana's Landscaping Services

Landscape Design
Landscape Construction
Stonemasonry

Landscaping Solutions For

Families wanting functional, safe and low-maintenance outdoor spaces


Perfect for sloped sites, uneven blocks, and properties needing retaining or level correction.

Owners preparing a property for resale or short-stay accommodation


Gondwana's designs elevate street appeal, guest experience and long-term value.

We Use Locally Sourced Stone

Landscape Design

Collaborate with our experienced landscape designers to create a personalised concept design and master plan. Tailored landscape plans meet local council requirements in Byron Bay, NSW, and beyond.

Landscape Construction

Structural innovation in stone masonry, retaining walls, and pool construction. Incorporating eco-friendly solutions like irrigation systems and stunning garden lighting.

Garden Maintenance

Keep your outdoor area lush and thriving with expert plant care. Perfect for residential landscape design across the north coast of NSW, including New Brighton and South Golden Beach.

Basalt Rock

Formed from the ancient Mount Warning volcano. A favourite at Gondwana for being strong, durable, and environmentally friendly.

Sandstone

An elegant and timeless choice for feature walls & natural stone steps.

Granite and Bluestone

Ideal for paving and pool edges.

Our Landscape Design Process

A clear, structured process from first ideas to final handover.

Initial Consultation

We begin by understanding your vision, whether it’s a calm retreat, functional family garden, or entertainer’s sanctuary.

Concept Design + Master Planning

Our designers develop tailored design concepts that reflect your lifestyle, budget, and the site’s natural conditions.

Site Analysis + Preparation

We assess soil type, drainage, orientation, levels and council requirements in Byron Bay + surrounding areas.

Landscape Construction

Our team works seamlessly from retaining walls to stone masonry, pathways to planting, ensuring a smooth construction process.

Finishing Touches + Handover

With garden lighting, native plants, water features and thoughtful detailing, your space becomes a cohesive, functional outdoor sanctuary.

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"Mark was a pleasure to work with and took my vision and added to it with his experience and knowledge.

Gondwana is Byron Bay's Premier Landscaping Business

Proudly Servicing Byron Shire

Based in Byron Bay, we proudly service:

Byron Bay

Brunswick Heads

Ocean Shores

Lennox Head

And the wider Northern Rivers

Our local knowledge of council requirements, native plants, and subtropical conditions allows us to design and build landscapes that thrive for decades.

Testimonials

Sally Moore

 Mark was a pleasure to work with and took my vision and added to it with his experience and knowledge. He was always pleasant, communicative and responsive and the final product is amazing. I would highly recommend him to work on any landscaping dreams you have.

Verified Customer

Mark and his team did an amazing job landscaping an area for my sauna. He was professional, creative and a pleasure to work with. The results were beyond my expectations. And although we ended up using more materials than his quote called for, the time it took was less so overall the invoice was around 10% less than the quote!

I Would totally recommend Mark.

Verified Customer

Janine Crampton

This is the second time Mark has done work for me and I wouldn’t go to anyone else for my landscaping needs. He really knows his stuff,  understanding what I wanted even when I wasn’t quite sure myself, and was respectful of the limitations of my budget. His team is a pleasure to have around and I couldn’t be happier with the end result of their work.

Verified Customer

Jamie Smallwood

Gondwana Landscaping- Hands down, best team in town! Mark takes landscape design to the next level, as far as art installations. Which will add that final touch to your property.
I had Gondwana transform my outdoor living areas; paving, fire pit, and gardens. Highlights being the epic stacked stone walls meandering through the gardens, Mark’s stone masonry skills are exceptional. I highly recommend Mark and the team at Gondwana for the full spectrum of professionalism and execution of any sized project.

Verified Customer

Inspired By The Soul of Nature.

Proudly serving Byron Bay, NSW and the Northern Rivers.

Frequently asked questions

  • Why choose Gondwana for landscape design in Byron Bay?

    You should choose Gondwana because we create landscape design that is practical, functional and suited to local site conditions.


    Our team combines landscape design, stonemasonry and landscape construction in one place.


    This gives you a plan that can be built with confidence on your Byron Bay property. We understand site analysis, soil type, drainage and structural landscaping, which helps reduce errors and unnecessary costs.

  • Do you design retaining walls, stonework and structural landscaping?

    Yes. Gondwana specialises in retaining walls, stone masonry and structural elements for complex landscapes.


    Mark has more than 20 years of experience shaping natural stone into terraces, steps, pathways and outdoor living spaces. His background allows us to design strong and beautiful structural elements that suit Byron Shire and Northern New South Wales.

  • Can you help with sloping or difficult sites?

    Yes. Many properties in Byron Bay, Lennox Head and Suffolk Park sit on slopes or uneven ground.


    Gondwana creates design solutions that correct levels and improve outdoor space usability. We consider drainage, soil movement, access and other site conditions long before construction begins. This gives you a landscape plan that works with the land and improves safety and longevity.

  • Do you handle local council requirements and approvals?

    Yes. Gondwana works with Byron Shire Council requirements on a regular basis.


    We prepare landscape plans that meet council approval standards. This prevents delays in your landscaping project and ensures your design suits local guidelines for outdoor space development in New South Wales.

  • Do you include native or low-maintenance plants in your designs?

    Yes. Gondwana uses native plants and low-maintenance species suited to Byron Bay’s climate.


    We design planting palettes that support local wildlife, reduce water usage and handle coastal conditions well. This creates beautiful gardens that thrive with minimal garden maintenance and offer long-term sustainability.

Organise a consultation for your landscaping project in Byron Bay, Northern Rivers

Ready to receive expert landscape design from Gondwana?

Our landscape design consultation is the first step to creating the outdoor sanctuary you’ve always dreamed of.

Gondwana helps you:

Create a timeless outdoor space grounded in local materials and native plant life

Avoid unnecessary costs with a design that works with your land

Bring clarity and direction to your landscaping project

Solve complex site issues with stonework, retaining and structural landscaping

Work with a trusted team with 20+ years shaping Byron Shire’s landscapes