Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Highlights
- Explore the highest botanic garden in the southern hemisphere, nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage Area.
- Wander through tranquil pathways showcasing thousands of cool climate plants from around the globe.
- Discover rare species like the Wollemi pine while enjoying stunning panoramic views.
- Relax at the cafe or picnic areas, perfect for a family-friendly day out.
At 1,000 metres above sea level, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is the highest Botanic Garden in the southern hemisphere and is the only Botanic Garden in Australia located in a UNESCO World Heritage Area. The Garden displays a spectacular cool climate collection of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, with thousands of plants from the southern hemisphere and around the world.
Located in the Blue Mountains just 90 minutes from Sydney, you can discover the different areas of the Garden on pathways designed for wandering, exploring and engaging with these tranquil spaces. Featuring many rare species including the Wollemi pine, enjoy seasonal colour, basalt cap forests, remnant rainforest and stunning panoramic views.
Facilities include the visitors centre, accessible amenities, cafe, conference/venue hire, picnic areas, free guided tours, bus parking, workshops and events. Entry is free to the Garden.
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Accreditations
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NSW – Hills, Hawkesbury and Riverlands Tourism
Features
Activities
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
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)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- 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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