2027 Autumn Gardens Weekend and Plant Fair
Highlights
- Explore exclusive private gardens during the open gardens weekend for a unique glimpse into local horticulture.
- Discover over 40 specialist nursery stalls at the Plant Fair, showcasing vibrant plants grown right on-site.
- Enjoy live jazz music in the gardens on Sunday, creating a relaxed atmosphere for all visitors.
- Support the not-for-profit Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens while experiencing a spectacular weekend celebration.
The 16th annual Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens Autumn Open Gardens and Plant Fair returns for a spectacular weekend celebration.
They are in the process of planning the 2027 event, which they will be thrilled to announce in the coming months!
What to expect:
Open Gardens (Saturday and Sunday): Access to exclusive private gardens.
Fair (Saturday and Sunday): At the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens, the Plant Fair brings together specialist nursery stalls and a vibrant display of plants grown onsite – plus a line-up of speakers including a special guest celebrity appearance.
The Fair continues to expand, expect over 40 stalls again.
On Sunday, Jazz in the Gardens features live music from a respected jazz band.
All proceeds support the not-for-profit Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
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.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- 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)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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