Auburn Botanic Gardens

A stunning hidden gem in the middle of Greater Sydney. Worth a day to explore, absorb and appreciate. Parking was a minor issue, but we attended on a Tuesday during a big week-long Cherry blossom event. So wasn't impossible to get parking, but Saturday or Sunday would have been crazy for crowds. The staff were really helpful and friendly, book your tickets early and have them ready before you arrive. We did find the information about getting around the Japanese gardens lacking in details. One could have been directed down the express (much shorter) path instead of the full length path. The Japanese garden is beautiful and worth a visit with a good quality zoom lens camera to capture all of the magic. Would come again for a longer visit outside of the Cherry tree event. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy the sunshine. So much to see here
James Black - a month ago

Auburn Botanic Gardens - finally here. It’s a picturesque botanical & nature reserve absolutely worth visiting. We did some research before & found that the gardens opened in 1977, that it’s around 23 acres & it’s a network of lakes, gardens & lovely walking areas next to the Duck River. Originally a clay quarry & landfill site, a thoughtful redevelopment transformed it into the vibrant & beautiful green space it is today. The gardens were added to the National Trust Register in 2915, recognising their cultural & social significance. Very impressed by the size & the beauty. And it will definitely be more visits in the future.
SML - a month ago

Gorgeous place to visit! It’s a must if you live in Sydney. We went there during the Cherry Blossom weeks, and it was magical! Good walks, lots of peacocks hanging around, other wild animals such as wallabies, wombats and others. Perfect place to bring your kids too. Definitely going back there soon.
Jorge Taconelli Saito (Jimi Loudie) - a month ago

Just visited the botanical garden for the fifth time yesterday, and it was absolutely stunning! 🌿🌸 The variety of plants, serene atmosphere, and beautiful landscaping made for a perfect day out. The cherry blossoms were breathtakingly beautiful , and spotting those gorgeous peacocks was the icing on the cake! Their vibrant feathers and majestic struts stole the show . I highly recommend it to nature lovers and anyone seeking a peaceful escape. It's my go-to spot whenever I feel stressed – you should totally check it out
Nirjara Dhital - a month ago

We went there to see and experience the cherry blossom festival. I am disappointed because I’ve seen the it last year and this year’s cherry blossom festival is boring. We just stayed there for 30 minutes to take some pictures and as I realise, it is almost the same as last year. We decided to go to the city and have our lunch and dinner there because the prices of food at the festival is a bit pricy for the food that they are selling. I commend the Japanese performers who played musical instrument and sang beautiful songs for everyone. They are lovely even the guy is injured on his right leg, he still performed well. The lady is gorgeously awesome in playing her musical instrument. Kudos and kampay to you both 🥂 After we took pictures and look at the different flowers, we roam around to buy some food but my husband and I did not have appetite to eat there because we can smell the muddy floor of the place. We cannot blame the organisers of the event for the result but I think they also make some different changes for the festival as we already saw the same things last year. I actually enjoy the cherry blossom festival last year than this year. I cannot recommend the cherry blossom festival for those who already saw it last year. I still want to give three stars for all the effort of the smiling staffs who will welcome you to the place. Hopefully they will make some innovations and changes for next years cherry blossom festival. Scores: Staffs: 5/5 Place: 2/5 Performers: 5/5 Food: 2/5 Ambiance: 1/5
Superden 08 - 2 months ago