About Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is a 28-hectare cool-climate botanic garden located at Mount Tomah in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, at about 1,000 metres elevation within the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Established in 1972 and opened to the public in 1987, it is part of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney and showcases cool-climate plants from around the world, including conservation collections such as the Wollemi Pine, with formal gardens and sweeping escarpment views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore 28 hectares of landscaped cool-climate gardens at 1,000 metres elevation with panoramic views over the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The garden features formal display gardens, woodland areas, a reservoir, and extensive collections of Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere cool-climate plants. Facilities include a visitor centre, cafe and restaurant, picnic areas and walking paths. Guided tours, seasonal floral displays and conservation plantings including the Wollemi Pine are key elements of the visit.
Key highlights
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Highest botanic garden in Australia at approximately 1,000 metres elevation
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28 hectares of cool-climate gardens with views over the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area
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Conservation collection including the Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis)