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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Things To Do Heatherbrae, Port Stephens, New South Wales
Parks and Gardens
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.
Facilities
Barbeque
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Conference/Convention Facilities
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Gallery / Museum
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Picnic Area
Shop / Gift Shop
Internet Access
Free WifiDisabled Assistance
Caters for challenges with learning and communication Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.Membership
New South Wales Business ChamberRates
From AU$3.00
GARDENS EXPERIENCE: $5 per person or Family Package $10
Stay all day, explore our beautiful gardens and use all of our
facilities (including bbq)
SHORT STAY: $3 per person or Family Package $7
Use the cafe, restrooms and gift shop, enjoy the art gallery and visit our plant stall
