19th October 2010
 
Roses in full bloom soon at the Auburn Botanic gardens
 
The Sunken Rose Garden at the Auburn Botanic Gardens is now looking its best with roses in full bloom. A large variety of beautiful bushes and climbers form the rose gardens and include ‘David Austin’ roses, standards, floribunda, grandiflora and climbing roses. Colours range from classic reds and pinks, to white, yellow and roses with mixed colour petals.
 
Auburn Botanic Gardens Curator Greg Hodges finds that: “Spring and summer is the best time for roses in Australia. Roses are beautiful and also flower for a long time and will be blooming until May next year. We have also recently planted the borders with petunias which really complement the rose bushes.”
 
“This is a lovely time of year to spend some time at the Auburn Botanic Gardens and a great opportunity to enjoy the sunken rose garden.”
 
Other attractions include:
  • The Fauna Reserve with native animals
  • Scented garden and wedding pavilion
  • Australian native and rainforest gardens
  • Tree lined reflection pool
  • Equal access playground
  • Picnic areas
 
Hours of operation: Everyday from 9am to 5pm during winter. 9am to 6pm during summer. Closed on Christmas Day.
Admission: Entry is free for Auburn LGA Residents, non-residents $4
Address: Corner of Chisholm and Chiswick Roads, Auburn.
How to get there: The Botanic Gardens is located on Chisholm Road Auburn and there is plenty of free parking available. The Gardens can also be accessed by public transport. There are regular trains to Auburn Station from there a 909 bus will take you to Cumberland Road.  All areas of the Botanic Gardens are wheel chair accessible.
Weddings: The Auburn Botanic Gardens are picturesque and popular for weddings. To book your wedding at the gardens, please contact Council’s booking and facilities officer on 8745 9746.
 
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Note to editors:
  1. History:
The idea for the Auburn Botanic Gardens originated from Eric Black, who was Chief Engineer of Auburn Municipal Council from 1949-1979. It was his vision that realised the Auburn Botanic Gardens. In 1946 the Cumberland Planning Scheme set aside open space along the Duck River corridor, from Parramatta River to the water supply pipeline at Sefton. For many years the banks of Duck River were used for the disposal of garbage. Land where rubbish has been dumped can generally only be used for passive recreation. In a report Mr Black recommended that the disposal of garbage on the banks Duck
River should cease and that the area should be used for passive recreation by creating a native garden and picnic areas. Auburn Municipal Council agreed to this in July 1968.
 
The idea was to plant an Australian native garden as well as a series of gardens
representing different nations. The gardens were opened on the 11th September, 1977. Since the opening, the Bird Sanctuary and the Fauna Reserve have been added to the basic plan.
 
A photo opportunity can be arranged at Auburn Botanic Gardens.