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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Address
2100 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, New South Wales, Australia
Opening Hours
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Costs
Indicative Prices: $3 - $7
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.
Special Features
COVID Safe, New South Wales Business Chamber, Barbeque, Cafe, Carpark, Coach Parking, Conference/Convention Facilities, Family Friendly, Food and Refreshments, Gallery / Museum, Lawn / Gardens, Non Smoking, Picnic Area, Shop / Gift Shop, Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

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