Open Gardens Australia

New South Wales & ACT Calendar

This information is updated regularly. However from time to time due to circumstances beyond our control, last minute cancellations can occur.

Finding the Gardens
The most accurate way to find your way to the open gardens is by using the comprehensive information we provide in our Guide. Information in the Guide includes easy-to-follow directions for country gardens.

Using Google maps is another option. However, please note that we take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information or any directions provided.

Information & Photos
Use the 'click here' link next to each garden name to find a description, list of facilities and photo of each garden.
You'll find an explanation of the icons used as well as some simple rules for visitors here

Please note that children under 18 are admitted free of charge

Month	Dates	Garden	Information & Photo	Address	Hours	Entrance
May 2013	25-26	Permaculture Food Forest	Click here Permaculture Food Forest Permaculture organic kitchen garden with many edible plants including weeds! Herb spiral and banana circle. Queensland arrowroot, taro, kumera, turmeric, gingers and other root vegetables. Berries and fruit trees including finger lime, fig and pomegranate. Bowls with edible water plants. Chooks and quail.	38 Favell St, Toongabbie	10am-4.30pm	$7.00
July 2013	13-14	Eryldene	Click here Eryldene Considered one of Australia's most significant, Professor Waterhouse's camellia collection is displayed in a series of open-air rooms filled with trees, shrubs and flowers. Superbly proportioned garden structures include a temple, garden study, tea-house, fountain, moon gate and pigeon house.	17 McIntosh St, Gordon	10am-4.30pm	$8.00
	27-28	Wildwood	Click here Wildwood Set amid tall gums and sassafras are shrubberies, a waterfall, lake, and beautiful trees including dogwoods and cherries. Clivias, hellebores, perennials, bulbs, ferns and roses. Topiary prancing horses. Winter blooms of camellias and magnolias complemented by a perfumed 50-metre daphne hedge. Lovely autumn colour from massed deciduous trees. Talks on growing camellias at 11am & 2pm. Nursery, gift shop, cafe.	29 Powells Rd, Bilpin	10am-4.30pm	$8.00