Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is a beautiful two-hour drive from Sydney. This breathtaking Garden is focused on the conservation of cool climate plants, including the Jurassic Wollemi Pine, and is the only botanic garden in the world located in a World Heritage Area. 

Entry to the Garden is free!

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Escape to the Blue Mountains for nature, fresh air, peaceful walks and space to explore with a family-friendly day trip from Sydney. Perched 1,000 metres above sea level, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is the highest cool-climate garden of its kind in the southern hemisphere and sits within a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

This spectacular destination combines cultivated gardens with wild bushland, creating a setting that feels both curated and wonderfully untamed.

Why Families Love Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Offering a refreshing change of pace from the city, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah combines natural beauty, hands-on exploration and plenty of space. Whether you are visiting for the seasonal colours, the walking trails or simply a breath of fresh mountain air, this is a destination where families can connect with nature.

Pack a picnic, bring a rug and settle in among the trees while the kids explore nearby. It is an easy way to turn a simple day trip into something special.

Garden Highlights

Tsubaki Yama: Camellia Mountain

One of the Gardens' newest highlights is Tsubaki Yama, a breathtaking camellia collection set within a Japanese-inspired landscape. More than a decade in the making, this internationally significant garden showcases rare and beautiful species, including varieties that are now extinct in the wild. Keep an eye out for the remarkable ginkgo “survivor tree”, grown from a seed of a tree that endured the Hiroshima atomic bombing. It is a powerful and moving addition to this serene space.

Ornamental Gardens

The Ornamental Gardens bring together a series of beautifully designed spaces that bloom in every season. The Formal Garden near the entrance features three elegant terraces inspired by European design, filled with colourful plantings, climbers and bulbs. The Residence Garden is a favourite for its seasonal transformations, from rich autumn foliage in shades of gold and crimson to delicate cherry blossoms in spring. Brunet Meadow and Garden is a hit with families, thanks to its shady trees, open lawn and picnic facilities. 

The Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Rock Garden

The Rock Gardens are one of the most impressive features of Mount Tomah and the largest of their kind in the southern hemisphere. This dramatic landscape showcases plants from across the region, including waratahs, proteas and striking puyas, alongside tranquil pools filled with ferns and aquatic plants.

Walk Among the Treetops

The Forest Lookout Boardwalk offers a fresh perspective on the Garden. Stretching through the treetops, this elevated walk leads to a stunning eastern viewpoint where you can take in Sydney, Parramatta and the vast Blue Mountains wilderness in one sweeping panorama. It is a memorable experience for kids and adults, combining adventure with incredible scenery.

Scenic Walking Trails

From gentle strolls to longer walks, self-guided walking trails wind throughout the Garden, making it easy to explore at your own pace. Surrounded by alpine rainforest, basalt cap forest and curated plantings of maples, camellias and rhododendrons, every path reveals something new. It is the kind of place where kids can roam, discover and burn off energy while adults soak up the views.

Location & Parking

Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah

Parking is available for cars, motorcycles and buses.

Opening Times

Garden: Open between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
Visitor Centre & Cafe: Open between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm

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