The Best Gardens in NSW
Looking to get out of Sydney for the weekend? Load up the kiddies and explore some of the best gardens in NSW.
The royal botanic garden – sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is a heritage-listed major 30-hectare botanical garden, event venue and public recreation area located at Farm Cove on the eastern fringe of the Sydney central business district, with gorgeous harbour views.
Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
Mayfield Garden – oberon
Spanning over a 65-hectares, Mayfield Gardens is magical. Explore the maze, chapel, stumpery, aviary, garden rooms and every other feature across the garden. Mayfield Garden is considered to be one of the the largest and most spectacular cool climate gardens in the Southern Hemisphere.
Address:Â 530 Mayfield Rd, Oberon
the australian botanic garden – mount annan
Located in South Western Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is a scientific hub and showcases Australian flora amongst 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, lawns and gardens.
Address: 362 Narellan Road, Mount Annan
Merribee – NUMBAA
Merribee is a seven-acre property that features a historic 1850s farmhouse, accommodation and curated gardens. Merribee has around 600 rose trees a paddock filled with 1000 lavender bushes.
Address:Â 660 Comerong Island Rd, Numbaa
Hunter valley Gardens – pokoblin
Hunter Valley Gardens is one of the best gardens in NSW, with 14 hectares of gardens, plus waterfalls, statues, murals and moreThere’s always lots to do with the Storybook Garden, and unique activities like Snow Time in the Garden and Christmas Lights Spectacular and custom-built rides.
Address: Broke Road, Pokolbin
blue mountains botanic garden – mount tomah
Discover a showcase of local and imported cool climate plants and basalt cap forests, surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage Area wilderness. Enjoy the tranquillity on the walking trails, wander the plant displays, or take a pitstop at the restaurant with views of the scenic mountains.
Address: Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah
bago maze – Herons Creek
Wander, run and get lost in one of the world’s biggest hedge mazes with over 2000m of pathways and hedges. There’s also working vineyard and winery, where you can enjoy a wine and a local cheese.
Address: 197 Lambs Road, Herons Creek
Harper’s mansion – Berrima
Harper’s Mansion was built in 1834, with two acres of gardens featuring heritage roses and a maze to wander through. The site is considered historic and has been listed on the NSW Government Heritge Register.
Address: 9 Wilkinson Street, Berrima
cowra japanese garden and culture centre – cowra
Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese culture. The garden is 12.5 acres of peace and beauty and is the largest Japanese garden in the Southern Hemisphere.
Address: Ken Nakajima Pl, Cowra
everglades historic house and gardens – leura
Visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, while strolling through the beautifully maintained gardens and exploring the Art Deco house. Make the most of your visit and stop for a delicious Devonshire Tea in the Everglades House & Gardens tea rooms. If the weather’s sunny, bring a picnic to enjoy on the lush green lawns.
Address: 37 Everglades Ave, Leura
orange botanic gardens – orange
The Orange Botanic Gardens are an ideal place in which to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery and district views. As well as being an ideal location for bird watching, the Gardens offer the opportunity for a family picnic and a relaxing stroll. These gardens exhibit the magnificent splendor of the four seasons of Orange.
Address: 300 Hill St, Orange
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