Botanic Garden, Wollongong

Wollongong Botanic Garden is a place of natural beauty where people can come to relax, celebrate, and learn more about plants and horticulture. This spectacular 30 hectare botanic garden overlooks the city of Wollongong from its highest point at the Gleniffer Brae Manor House and features an impressive collection of native and exotic plants from around the world. The Garden has an exciting array of activities and experiences on offer for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Some of the regular activities include guided tours, garden workshops, school holiday activities, nocturnal walks, budding bookworms and as well as the popular Sunset Cinema. The All Abilities Playground is popular with its swings, sand pit, climbing net, viewing platform and a maze. Their Garden Grounds Café is open everyday near the main entrance. The Garden is open every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day. You are invited to visit this hidden gem of the Illawarra and experience the true beauty for yourself which is ranked by TripAdvisor travellers as the Top Attraction in Wollongong! The Garden also manages Puckey’s Estate Nature Reserve and Mount Keira Summit Park as natural area annexes. ...