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Wollongong Botanic Garden

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Explore, connect, and relax among stunning garden collections and experiences Wollongong Botanic Garden is a service of Wollongong City Council.

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17/06/2026

🌿 Looking for weekend garden inspiration? 🌿

Our monthly Greenplan Plant Sale is on this Friday - the perfect chance to pick up beautiful, locally grown plants and get your garden ready to thrive in spring/summer 🌼

✔ Quality plants at great prices
✔ Expert advice
✔ Be part of a greener city

From beginners to green thumbs, our team is here to help you pick the most suitable plants for your garden and grow yourconfidence with gardening 🌱

📅 Friday, 7.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Garden Nursery + Parking: 65 Northfields Ave, Keiraville
☕ Bring a friend, grab a coffee from the nursery and make a day of it! 💚
🔗 wollongongbotanicgarden.com.au/plantsales

16/06/2026

Join us this Friday for a magical morning at Budding Bookworms as we soak up these beautiful, warm winter days 💛

This week, we’re celebrating all things winter with:
❄️ cosy, engaging winter stories
🎨 hands-on, winter-inspired crafts
💃 music and dancing to keep little bodies warm, active, and happy

Our session will be led by the wonderful librarians from Wollongong City Libraries, who always bring stories to life in the most delightful way

📚 Featured book: The Snow Wombats by Susannah Chambers

📍 Find us under the trees near the Japanese Tea House (west of the Rose Garden)
⏰ 10am to 10:45am

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups — and best of all, it’s FREE!

👉 To stay updated on weekly themes and activities, click ‘Interested’ on

Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning of stories while connecting with nature 🌿

13/06/2026

🥊 Garden Showdown: Bower Bird Battle Royale 🥊

Quite the drama unfolded in the Garden recently. Forget the roses, the real action was ringside!

Two determined male Satin Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) went head-to-head in what looked like a stylish wrestling match.

Glossy black feathers, wings spread, beaks poised- each bird lunging at other, wrestling around in the mulch - to win what we’re calling the ‘Ultimate Garden Heartthrob’ title.

Why do we think this?
💙 Serious stare-downs were involved with their striking blue eyes
💙 Impressive dance moves - think John Travolta in Grease or Saturday Night Fever!
💙 Male Satin Bowerbirds are also master interior decorators. Instead of building nests to impress females, they constructed elaborate ‘bowers’ and decorated them almost exclusively in shades of blue!

We’re not sure who won, but both contenders gave it their all and we hope they both found their perfect mate 💙

Next time you visit, keep an eye out for a carefully placed blue treasure - it might be part of a masterpiece… which could lead to the next round in this garden showdown! If you do spot them, we kindly remind everyone to respect their space.

12/06/2026

🌼 Thinking of sprucing up your garden before spring?

Join us at the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 and get your garden off to a thriving start

Discover a fantastic range of Illawarra and Australian native plants including trees, shrubs, groundcovers and grasses - all at great prices for Wollongong residents.

Why go native? Native plants are perfectly suited to our local conditions - they’re low maintenance, water wise, resilient, and help support local wildlife 🐝🦋

Plus, our amazing volunteers have grown a beautiful selection of exotic plant species to complement your natives and create a vibrant, diverse garden.

🌱 Need advice? Our friendly team will be there to help you choose the right plants for your space.

📍 Find our Garden Nursery (and parking) at 65 Northfields Avenue, Keiraville.
Please note there is no access to the nursery from the Botanic Garden walking paths.

☕ Bonus! A coffee van will be onsite so you grab a cuppa while you browse.

🧾 What to bring:
• Wollongong City Council rates notice, or
• Landlord approval letter (for local renters)

🔗 More info: wollongongbotanicgarden.com.au/plantsales

Come along, explore, and find the perfect plants to bring your garden to life this spring!

10/06/2026

We'll be diving into some ocean tales at Budding Bookworms this week!

From 10am tomorrow, little readers can explore the wonders of the ocean through a delightful collection of stories, including:

🌊 Voice of the Sea by John Williamson
🌊 Ocean Lullaby by Sally Odgers & Lisa Stewart
🌊 Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae & David Wojtowycz

Expect waves of imagination, curious creatures, and plenty of seaside magic! 🐠

📍 You'll find us on the Angophora Lawn (near the Japanese Tea House, west of the Rose Garden)

📚 Budding Bookworms is a free weekly drop-in activity—perfect for young book lovers and their families.

For weekly updates, click interested at Budding Bookworms 2026

10/06/2026

🚧 Car Park Closure – 11 June

The Garden’s main car park (P1) will be closed tomorrow for essential tree maintenance.

🕖 Time: 7am to 10am

Pedestrian access near the car park will remain open. Please follow all safety directions from staff on site.

🚗 Alternative parking (7am – 5pm):
• Garden’s Education Car Park – 29 Madoline St, Gwynneville
• Gleniffer Brae Car Park – 48 Murphys Ave, Keiraville

Thanks for your understanding

09/06/2026

📣 Attention educators: give your students an experience they’ll never forget!

Nature Shake Schools Event is BACK on Friday 4 September!

🎉𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲!

Bring your class to the stunning Wollongong Botanic Garden for a full day of hands-on learning, nature play and ecotainment designed especially for primary students. It’s the perfect blend of curriculum-aligned education, wellbeing and outdoor fun

🌱 What makes it special?
- A vibrant schools-only outdoor festival
- Interactive workshops & performances linked to the primary curriculum
- Opportunities to learn from environmental leaders, artists & educators
- A day that inspires curiosity, creativity and a genuine connection to nature

This is more than an excursion - it’s an immersive experience that sparks curiosity, builds environmental awareness and gets students excited about learning beyond the classroom.

⏱️ Be quick: Book before 30 June to lock in the discounted rate - spots fill fast!

👉 More info and bookings:
https://wollongongbotanicgarden.com.au/natureshake

💚 Get your students outside, inspired, and connected to nature.

07/06/2026

📸 Love taking photos in Wollongong Botanic Garden? Now’s your moment to shine! ✨

Wollongong City Libraries 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 is a great opportunity to capture and share what makes the region (especially the Botanic Garden ☺️) so special!

From vibrant flowers and peaceful pond scenes 🦆 to hidden paths and wildlife moments - there’s photo magic around every corner. And yes… your photo could be a winner! 🏆

So grab your camera or phone, explore your favourite spots, and enter your best snaps in this much-loved local competition.

👉 More details at https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/explore-our-past/illawarra-images/illawarra-images-photography-prize

And don’t forget - we’d love to see your shots on socials! Tag us and use

City of Wollongong

📸Image credit: .edmonds18

05/06/2026

Make the most of the Long Weekend

Looking for a simple way to slow down and reconnect? This long weekend is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy the beauty of the garden 🌸

Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend time outdoors - breathing in fresh air, wandering leafy paths, and soaking up the calm that nature offers. Whether it’s a relaxed stroll, a picnic under the trees, or simply a quiet moment together, the garden is here for you 💚

🌼 Reconnect with nature
🫶🏽 Reconnect with each other

Join us this long weekend and create some beautiful moments together.

05/06/2026

💚 Let’s show nature a little extra love this 💚

It’s the perfect time to reflect, re-imagine our future, and take small steps that make a big difference 🌎

Here are some simple ways you can take positive action:
🌱 Plant native species in your garden to support biodiversity and help local wildlife thrive. Don’t miss our next plant sale on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
♻️ Reduce landfill waste by recycling, composting or worm farming, and making the most of your FOGO bin
🛍️ Choose reusable bags and ditch single-use plastics whenever you can
🌳 Add more trees to your neighbourhood - you can even ask Council to plant one in your home for free!
🪴 Create a verge garden (be sure to follow the guidelines on Council’s website)
👉 Find out more and discover additional greening ideas:
https://wollongong.nsw.gov.au/environment/trees-and-plants

Address

40 Murphys Avenue
Keiraville, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm
Sunday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

+61242277667

Website

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