Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens

Natural Attractions

Located at the base of Willans Hill, the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens are set over 22 acres.
A young girl stands by admiring a peacock
View of the botanic gardens full of lush trees and people walking along the footpaths
Mini Zoo, Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
View of the botanic gardens full of lush trees and a footpaths
Groups of families enjoying a ride on a miniature train
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
A young child playing on playground equipment shaped as a cow
Family, Rainforest area, Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
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A mini zoo, free flight aviary, children's adventure playground, and rainforest section will keep the kids occupied for hours. Other attractions within the gardens include the Tree Chapel and Chinese Pavilion. Various garden areas showcase camellias, cacti and succulents, proteas, Australian natives and roses.

The Willans Hill Miniature Railway operates on the first and third Sunday of each month. The track runs through woodlands, a tunnel and over a bridge. Covered footwear is essential to ride the trains.

Covered barbecues are also available.

Need help finding your way? The Wagga Botanic Gardens Adventure Tour is a free, app-based adventure tour that will help you discover hidden treasures, rare plants and surprising facts about Wagga Wagga's beautiful Botanic Gardens.

Information

Website

wagga.nsw.gov.au/parks-and-recreation/parks-beaches-lakes/botanic-gardens

Address

Macleay Street, New South Wales, 2650

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