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Auburn Botanic Gardens

Chisholm Rd &, Chiswick Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia
★★★★★
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Auburn Botanic Gardens
A stone archway leads to a serene lake, where a group of people are enjoying the view.
A peacock with a long tail stands on a gravel surface.
A group of ducks are gathered on the shore of a pond.

Auburn Botanic Gardens is a well-maintained urban escape with highlights like the Japanese Garden, cherry blossoms (seasonal), and a fauna reserve with native Australian animals.

It’s family-friendly, offering amenities like picnic areas, a playground, and walking paths.

Visitors enjoy the peacocks, diverse birdlife, and tranquil atmosphere, though the animal enclosure can evoke mixed feelings.

It’s free for Cumberland Council residents, with a reasonable entry fee for others, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for all, including a visit to see the cherry blossoms.

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Reviews

Mayu Kataoka

Mayu Kataoka

April 13, 2025 at 04:41 AM

★★★★★

Beautiful and peaceful garden. The Japanese garden is very pretty - I felt as if I was in Japan.

A serene garden with a tree, rocks, and a path.
A large white animal swims in a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A garden with a stone pathway and a red gate.
A red and white archway is surrounded by a variety of plants, including a large bush and a tree.
Paula M

Paula M

April 2, 2025 at 08:46 AM

★★★★★

We had a fantastic experience visiting Auburn Botanic Gardens with our daughter’s kindergarten class! The trip was both fun and educational—we learned so much about the different types of birds and plants that thrive in Auburn, as well as species from around the world.

The gardens are beautifully maintained, and it was wonderful to see the kids so engaged, asking questions and exploring nature up close. The variety of birds, especially in the aviary, was a highlight, and the staff provided great insights into their habitats and behaviors.

It’s a perfect place for a school excursion or a family outing. We left with a deeper appreciation for nature and will definitely be back to explore more! Highly recommend a visit.

A pond with a wooden bridge over it, filled with fish.
A red dock overlooking a pond filled with fish.
A person is holding a brochure for the Auburn Botanic Gardens.
Elain Fei

Elain Fei

March 17, 2025 at 08:07 AM

★★★★★

Stunning gardens! Loved walking through it all and it was definitely a highlight of being in Sydney. The little animal enclosure was a surprise but also a bit sad since it just reminds you of a zoo and the young kangaroos looked so sad and quiet.

A serene scene of a pond with a red bridge over it, surrounded by trees and rocks.
A red bridge over a stream of water, with a tree in the foreground.
A serene pond surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A serene scene of a lake with a group of trees surrounding it.
Brenna Lee

Brenna Lee

February 18, 2025 at 05:28 AM

★★★★★

What a wonderful place to get lost ! Bring your family, have a picnic or even go to the Cafe, we had a picnic and it was absolutely perfect. This has become a favourite of my family. Highly recommend it

A pathway in a park with trees on both sides.
A pathway leads to a building surrounded by trees and plants.
A dirt pathway in a forest with a rock and a bench.
A person stands in front of a large bush with a path leading to it.
Joshua Philalack

Joshua Philalack

January 28, 2025 at 01:15 PM

★★★★★

This place was awesome definitely a piece fun spot to chill and catch up with a friend or even to sit down and find your zen. Has everything from aesthetics to even wildlife don’t miss out on your chance to come here or even when it’s cherry blossom season

A serene pond with a red bridge over it, surrounded by trees and rocks.
A bird perches on a tree branch, surrounded by a beautiful garden setting.