Admission
| Auburn Residents |
Free (proof of residency required) |
| Children under the age of 16 years |
Free |
| Non residents |
$4 (weekends, public holidays and school holidays - other times free) |
|
Conditions of entry
All visitors should familiarise themselves with the Botanic Gardens Conditions of Entry.
In particular, children and young people must be supervised by a responsible person at all times. No food or alcohol is permitted in the Gardens.
Parking
There is plenty of free parking in the Botanic Gardens precinct.
Patrons are requested to ensure they park in designated parking areas. Parking areas close to the entrance are provided for people with disabilities and wedding cars.
Please do not obstruct entrances as these may be required by emergency vehicles.
People who park illegally or on grassed areas will be issued with a parking infringement notice.
Getting There
The Botanic Gardens is located on the Corner of Chisholm and Chiswick Roads, Auburn.
Check
Trip Planner for information on bus and train transport.
From Auburn Station, bus number 909 will take you to Cumberland Road.
Easy Access
All areas of the Auburn Botanical Gardens are wheelchair accessible.
Small mini buses that cater for people with disabilities can enter the Gardens through the Avenue of Remembrance and park near the equal access playground. Please notify staff prior to the day of arrival to gain entry.
Hire of facilities
For more information on hiring passive park areas or sportsgrounds please contact Council’s Recreational Bookings Coordinator on 8745 9746 or
A Brief History
The original concept and design of the Auburn Botanic Gardens is credited to Council’s Engineer and Town Planner Mr Eric Black.
The Gardens were officially opened on the 11 September 1977 by His Excellency the Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler, and the Avenue of Remembrance was opened by the Hon Michael Cleary on 12 September 1987.
The Avenue of Remembrance
Two plaques, located at the northern end of the Avenue, commemorate:
- The part played by the Australian Government in the development of the Gardens and in particular the role played by the Hon Tom Uren
- Victory in the Pacific in 1945 and the servicemen, women and civilians who gave service to our homeland in Australia’s hour of need
The Aviary
The Auburn Aviary was added and officially opened on 5 December 1988 by the Hon Gary West. The Aviary was supported as a Bicentennial Project by the Commonwealth Government.
Other features
The Fauna Reserve opened in 1994 and the equal access playground, a project supported by the Commonwealth Government, was officially opened by the Member for Reid, Laurie Ferguson MP on 28 May 2001.