Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Mount Annan Botanic Garden's standout feature is the 4.5-hectare Connections Garden, a roofless museum on how people and the natural world interconnect. Across 416 hectares of native plantings, lakes and lawns, the free-entry park also offers a children's playground and free barbecues.
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About Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Connections Garden at Mount Annan Botanic Garden
The Connections Garden at Mount Annan Botanic Garden covers 4.5 hectares and is described as a roofless museum showing how people and the natural world interconnect. It is the premier garden on the site and sits across the road from the Visitor Centre and café. Each year the Connections Garden hosts a wildflower display, and its intimate setting is popular for weddings and small events. A Connections Garden Tour is listed among the garden's events.
Sundial Hill Views at Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Sundial Hill at Mount Annan Botanic Garden offers 360-degree views, running from the city skyline in the north east to the Blue Mountains in the west. The hilltop holds an analemmatic sundial called the Sundial of Human Involvement. Visitors can take in city-wide views from the summit, with the Blue Mountains visible on the western horizon. The summit gives a wide overview of the 416-hectare garden and its surrounds.
Children's Playground at Mount Annan Botanic Garden
The children's playground at Mount Annan Botanic Garden is designed for children aged one to 12. Its equipment includes sand pits, a flying fox, climbing walls, a slide and swings. The playground sits right next to the café. The play area has been voted one of Sydney's top 10 playgrounds.
Facilities at Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Visitor tips for Mount Annan Botanic Garden
- ✓Wattle Garden's roughly 300 Acacia species flower mainly in August, which is the best month to see that display.
- ✓Free guided tours run each week and can be booked at the Garden Shop/Visitor Centre.
- ✓Track markings can be sparse in places, so carry a map or check the signage before setting out on the longer circuits.
Getting to Mount Annan Botanic Garden
362 Narellan Road, Mount Annan NSW 2567. Parking is available at several car parks around the garden: P3 for Lakeside and Marquee Lawns (free parking nearby), P4 for Sundial Hill (a 200 m walk), P5 off Caley Road for Bottlebrush Garden, P7 off Caley Drive for Banksia Garden, P2 off Cunningham Drive for the Stolen Generations Memorial and PlantBank, and P6 off Caley Drive for Wattle Garden. Coach parking is also available.
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- 📍The Garden's Cafe (cafe, about 200 m)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Annan Botanic Garden
What is Mount Annan Botanic Garden known for?
It is known for its Australian native plantings across 416 hectares, with the Connections Garden and the PlantBank seed bank among its best-known features.
Is there a playground at Mount Annan Botanic Garden?
Yes. A children's playground for ages one to 12 sits next to the café and includes sand pits, a flying fox, climbing walls, a slide and swings.
Are there BBQ facilities at Mount Annan Botanic Garden?
Yes. Free barbecues are available at Lakeside and Marquee Lawns, Banksia Garden, Bottlebrush Garden and Wattle Garden.
Are there walking paths at Mount Annan Botanic Garden and how long are they?
The garden has over 20 km of walking tracks, including sealed circuits of 2.7 km and 4.0 km that suit different fitness levels.
Is Mount Annan Botanic Garden wheelchair and stroller accessible?
The garden welcomes people with access needs and caters for people who use a wheelchair. Stroller access is not specifically confirmed.