Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Highlights
- Explore 30 hectares of native and exotic themed gardens
- Stroll 8km of easy trails through bushland and wetlands
- Visit the Hunter’s only botanic gardens, run by local volunteers
Overview
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens showcases and conserves the unique flora of the wider Hunter Region of NSW, and is the only botanic garden in the region.
Within the 125-hectare site, there are 25 theme gardens, including Grevilleas, Succulents (Cacti), Orchids and many more, with natural bushland also a feature.
Many rare and endangered plants are currently being propagated in the in-house nursery as part of the NSW Government 'Save Our Species' program, and the Herbarium houses an important collection of plants of the Hunter. Research and conservation programs are ongoing throughout the Gardens all year round.
The property features a visitor centre, plant stall and gift shop, with a café for light meals, cake and coffee. There is a large lawn area perfect for picnics. Most of the grounds are connected by paved pathways and are wheelchair- and pram-friendly, with some of the outer areas suitable for bushwalking. Guided tours can be arranged prior to visiting.
Several special events are featured annually, such as Children's Discovery Day, Spring Fair, Teddy Bear's Picnic and Medieval Fair. School holiday workshops are also offered.
Conference facilities and wedding sites round this venue off to appeal to all sectors of the community.
The Gardens celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2026 and are managed, maintained and developed by a non-profit company of around 200 volunteers.
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Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
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)