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Auburn Botanic Gardens

AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS

Auburn Botanic Gardens is a place of natural beauty where people can learn more about horticulture, birds and native animals.

The Gardens cover 9.2 hectares of lush parklands and have been a popular attraction since they opened in 1977. 

Hours of operation

Daylight savings hours
  • First weekend in October to last weekend in March
  • Open 9.00 am to 5.00 pm weekdays. Last booking ends at 4.30 pm 
  • 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on weekends and public holidays.
    Last booking ends at 5.30 pm

Winter hours

  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
    The last booking ends at 4.30 pm
The Botanic Gardens are closed on Christmas Day. 
 

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.
 
The use of the Botanic Gardens for organized activities such as still photography, filming, civil wedding ceremonies and or photography without prior Council approval is prohibited. Refer to hire facilities below.  
 
Peacock at Auburn Botanic Gardens - Click to view enlarge image
The Botanic Gardens
Blossoms at Auburn Botanic Gardens - Click to view enlarge image
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Admission

Auburn Residents                              Free (proof of residency required)

Children under 16 years of age        Free

Non-residents     $4.00 (weekends, school holidays, public holidays and festivals - all other times are free)

 

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.
 

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. 
 

 
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 mid-week and park near the equal access playground. Please notify staff prior to the day of arrival to gain entry.

Hire of facilities

It is important that you take the time to view the Gardens, check the availabilities and review the information associated to your desired hire before submitting an application. In that way, you may be aware of the rules and regulations, and if your application is approved, you may avoid detrimentally affecting other users.
 
Application forms for organized activities such as still photography, filming, civil wedding ceremonies and or photographs can be downloaded from the Parks & Recreation Facilities Hire page.
 
To ensure your request is handled in the most efficient way we request that you submit your completed application at least two weeks' prior to the date of the event.
 
For more information please contact Council’s Recreational Bookings Coordinator on 8745 9746 or email RecreationalBookingsCoordinator@auburn.nsw.gov.au
 
Venue and Safety Information
Visiting groups such as school excursions, garden clubs, TAFE, Aged Care outing etc are responsible for ensuring that the visit is endorsed and covered by the organisations' public liability and other relevant insurance. 
 
It is also the organiser's responsibility to ensure parental consent and other relevant insurance has been arranged if minors (persons under the age of 18) are included. The organisation is responsible for the participants at all times.
 
As a guide, the organisers may review and complete the Venue and Safety Information form

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.