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Guided Walking Tours
Highlights
- Explore 13.5 hectares of stunning cool-climate gardens, immersing yourself in nature's beauty with every step.
- Breathe in fresh air as you stroll through vibrant plantings, experiencing the changing seasons up close.
- Engage with friendly volunteer guides who share their knowledge, enriching your understanding of the gardens.
- Request an e-buggy for a leisurely tour, ensuring accessibility while enjoying the expansive open spaces.
Book a guided walking tour in the gardens – available Monday to Friday. E-buggy is also available upon request.
Set across 13.5 hectares, see this beautiful cool-climate garden which has been open since 2013.
Take in the fresh air and open spaces, and enjoy every season. Be inspired by plantings as you stroll through the gardens, with friendly and informative volunteer guides.
Refunds for walking tours will be issued for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the scheduled date.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Operation information
Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens – Guided Tours
Visit the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens. Book a guided walking tour, available Monday to Friday. E-buggy is also available upon request.
Set across 13.5 hectares, these beautiful cool-climate gardens have been growing since opening in 2013.
A young and developing garden, the Southern Highlands are recognised for their seasonal interest.
Take in the fresh air and open spaces, from vibrant blooms in spring and summer, to the rich colours of autumn and striking bark textures and winter flowers in the cooler months.
Be inspired by plantings as you stroll through the gardens, with friendly and informative volunteer guides.
Refunds for walking tours will be issued for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the scheduled date.
Proudly showcasing four nationally recognised plant collections, officially recorded on the National Plant Collections Register.
These include 23 varieties of Betula (Birch), 21 types of Buxus (Boxwood), as well as collections of Dwarf Cornus (Dogwood) and Narcissus (Tony Davis Daffodils).
As well as re-establishing the endangered ecological community that would have originally been growing on this site, the Southern Highlands Shale Woodland.
Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens are created by the community, for the community. A not-for-profit charitable organisation, responsible for raising its own funds to establish and operate the gardens.
Enjoy a guided walking or e-buggy tour of these unique cool-climate gardens!
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