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Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens

Mount Tomah Botanic Garden is the spectacular cool-climate garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Located in the northern Blue Mountains the Garden features plants from the southern hemisphere and many beautiful regions of the world. At 1,000 metres Mount Tomah overlooks the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area with stunning panoramic views. Relax to the sounds of native birds and cascades of the rock garden. Enjoy peaceful garden walks, see rare Wollemi Pines in lush Rainforest or take a guided tour to discover the beauty of every season. A walk around this 28 hectare garden takes you past the proteas of South Africa, giant lobelias from Kenya, southern beeches of Australia, New Zealand and Chile, rhododendrons from the Himalayas and western China, with over five thousand species of plants. Facilities include: Visitor Centre, Garden Shop, Restaurant (Bookings phone 4567 2060), Kiosk, Conference Room, Venue hire, picnic areas, free barbecues, guided tours and an education service.

How to get to Mount Tomah Botanic Garden:
Take the M2 freeway north west from Sydney and follow the Bells Line of Road from Windsor (part of the Grand Circular Tourist Drive through the blue mountains). Windsor to Mount Tomah: 50kms west

Open Time:
10.00am – 4.00pm Daily from March to September. 10.00am – 5.00pm Daily from October to February. Closed Christmas Day.

b>Disabled Access:
The Visitors Centre, toilet facilites and many garden paths are accessible for wheelchairs/prams. A vehicle (with a mechanical lift) provides additional access.

Children:
Fun seasonal activities for all ages.

Activities you can engage in:
Barbecue, Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Flora, Learning/Lessons/Tuition, Photography, Meditating/Relaxing, Walking,

Guest Facilities:
BBQ Facilities, Car park, Coach Parking, Conference/Convention Facilities, Access Without Assistance for the Disabled, Parking for the Disabled, Toilet facilities for the Disabled, Gardens in property, Guide, Kiosk, Picnic Area, Public Telephone, Public Toilet, Restaurant Licensed, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area, Shop, Visitor Information Centre, Viewing Platform,

Experiences you can enjoy at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden:
Eco Tourism, Educational, Environmental, Flora and Fauna, Food and Wine, Health and Fitness, Mountain, Nature based, Rainforest, Relaxation, Wildflower, Wildlife.

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