Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Daily: 9.00am – 4.00pm

$3 – $10

GARDENS EXPERIENCE: $5 per person or Family Package $10 Stay all day, explore our beautiful gardens and use all of our facilities (including bbq) SHORT STAY: $3 per person or Family Package $7 Use the cafe, restrooms and gift shop, enjoy the art gallery and visit our plant stall

Explore over 30 hectares of tranquil gardens showcasing the stunning diversity of Australian native flora.
Wander along eight kilometres of easy tracks, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Hunter region.
Discover unique themed gardens featuring natives like grevillea and exotic treasures such as orchids and succulents.
Relax at the visitor centre's cafe, enjoying refreshments while surrounded by vibrant wildlife and lush landscapes.

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Google Rating

4.0 / 5 620 Google reviews

The Hunter’s only Botanic Gardens feature more than 30 hectares of tranquil landscaped gardens displaying the beauty and diversity of Australian native flora.

There are more than 3,000 living specimens in a natural bush setting with eight kilometres of easy tracks and trails. Theme gardens include natives (grevillea, acacia, hakeas, ferns) and exotics (orchids, bromeliads and an amazing succulent and cacti garden).

The result of community initiative and run by volunteers, the gardens also protects 100 hectares of land in the Tomago sand beds catchment area, including two wetland habitats.

Plants are cultivated for sale. There is a visitor centre with a cafe and gift shop. There are also a library, herbarium, wildflower walks/trails and an abundance of wildlife.

17°C Clear sky

4.0 / 5 620 Google reviews

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Picnic Area at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Wallabies at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Contact and Booking Channels

Heatherbrae, New South Wales

Address: 2100 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, New South Wales, 2324, Australia
Phone: 02 4987 1655 , 02 4987 1440
Email: events@huntergardens.org.au
Social: Instagram

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Rates

$3 – $10

Lat -32.80135, Lng 151.71736

Booking Channels

HASHTAGS #hrbgheatherbrae

TRIPADVISORID 4454388

Accreditations

New South Wales Business Chamber

Features

Barbeque
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Conference/Convention Facilities
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Gallery / Museum
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Picnic Area
Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

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)

Allergies and intolerances

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.

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