About Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is a 416-hectare botanic garden at Mount Annan in the Camden local government area southwest of Sydney, New South Wales. Operated by the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, it is Australia's largest botanic garden and focuses exclusively on Australian native plants. Opened in 1988 as a Bicentennial project, it features themed gardens, lakes, woodlands, walking and cycling trails, and the Australian PlantBank science facility.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open landscape dedicated to Australian native flora with themed display gardens, lakes, woodlands and grasslands. The site offers sealed and unsealed walking and cycling trails, picnic lawns, lookouts, and interpretive displays. Key areas include the Connections Garden, Wollemi Pine plantings, Wattle Garden, and the Australian PlantBank. Facilities include a visitor centre, cafe, and playground, with opportunities for self-guided walks, guided tours, birdwatching and photography.
Key highlights
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Australia's largest botanic garden at 416 hectares dedicated solely to Australian native plants
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Connections Garden showcasing how plants sustain life
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Australian PlantBank - major plant conservation and research facility
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Extensive network of walking and cycling trails around lakes and woodlands