Auburn Botanic Gardens

The Auburn Botanical Gardens are an absolute gem, particularly during the Cherry Blossom Festival. I visited early on a weekday, and the tranquility of the gardens was perfect for a peaceful walk and even a session of meditation amidst the beautiful blooms. The Japanese gardens are especially picturesque, with every corner meticulously manicured, offering stunning views at every turn. What stood out the most were the vibrant peacocks freely roaming the gardens, adding a touch of charm to the entire experience. It’s not just about the cherry blossoms - this place is a “botanical zoo” with emus, kangaroos, wallabies, and even wombats making it a delightful visit for families. The gardens are extensive, well maintained, and offer plenty of shaded areas, making it a great spot for a summer picnic or a relaxing day out. Although it can get crowded during the festival, especially on weekends, visiting on a quieter day really allows you to soak in the beauty and serenity. The entry fee is free for residents of Cumberland council area. For non residents, there is a nominal fee, very reasonable and the booking process is straightforward. Overall, the Auburn Botanical Gardens exceed expectations and are definitely worth the trip, whether you’re there to enjoy the cherry blossoms or just spend a relaxing day surrounded by nature.
Kelsey Bby - 2 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous Japanese gardens, picturesque and beautifully manicured in every direction. Exceeded expectations and was well worth the trip. I went on a Monday morning around 10.30am, so there wasn’t a lot of people in the gardens which was fantastic. I can imagine weekends would get quite crowded. Love the gorgeous peacocks that are strolling around too
Lexi - 2 months ago

It is a very huge place, with some Australian native animals, 1 wombat, 6 kangaroos, 6 wallabies, 4 emu's, and a few peacocks and a half empty bird aviary, and the playground was very dirty, less equipment deserted, and not maintained the lake was disgusting, and lots of unmaintained enclosures. The animals were kept in very dirty environments, water dirty, no food, the bird aviary was empty, overall, horrible place for animals. The rates for the entry are above average, $7 per adult, so they should at least keep their animals in good condition. The bird aviary was across the road , so you have to cross a road to go to the empty aviary. The feeding times for kangaroos "imagine feeding a kangaroo?????!!!!!!!" is at 2 pm on weekends and 10 am on weekdays. Not recommended, due to the high prices, and they haven't maintained their enclosures, they live in very dirty conditions. There are some hissing geese and swooping magpies that will attack your eyes. The rest of the garden is fine, unmaintained, but the Japanese gardens are nice, the sunken rose garden was OK too. The Cumberland city council residents can go for free. Just make sure you show your ID because the guy won't ask you.
Oz Khan - a month ago

Upon my arrival, I gained knowledge about cherry blossoms and the festival. This event is a celebration of Japanese traditions, music, pop culture, and food. Festival attendees have the opportunity to meander through fields of fluffy pink sakura blossoms in a traditional Japanese garden. Please note that there are two separate queues for entry: one for residents and another for non-residents, who are required to pay a fee of $15. The cherry blossoms typically reach full bloom from mid-August to early September, so be sure not to miss out on this beautiful sight.
Massive mind - 2 months ago