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Auburn Botanic Gardens

Take time out to explore Auburn Botanic Gardens, stroll through the landscaped surrounds, visit the animal attractions, or enjoy lunch in the picnic area.

Opening hours

Auburn Botanic Gardens are open 9am to 5pm, everyday, except:

  • During daylight saving the gardens are open 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday
  • Closed on Christmas Day

The fauna reserve and bird aviary are open 9am to 4pm, everyday

Location

Auburn Botanic Gardens are located at 99 Chiswick Road, Auburn - view on google maps

Parking is available.

Please be aware no dogs are allowed in Auburn Botanic Gardens.

Auburn Botanic Gardens entry fees

To help more people enjoy Auburn Botanic Gardens, entry is free for local Cumberland residents. 

During Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival Cumberland Residents need to book a ticket. 

Non-Cumberland residents 

The following fees apply on weekends and public holidays for non-Cumberland residents. These fees also apply on weekdays either side of the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival (the week before and the week after).

  • Adults (16 years and over): $8.00 
  • Children (5 to 15 years): $3.50 
  • Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children): $20.00 
  • Companion Card holders and carers accompanying a person they support: Free 

Children under 5 years enter free.

Key features of Auburn Botanic Gardens include:

  • A community picnic area with plenty of BBQs and playground.
  • Fauna Reserve and bird aviary. 
  • A native and rainforest garden.
  • A scented garden and sunken rose garden.
  • An Amphitheatre.
  • Pool of reflection and lakes with fish and ducks.
  • An equal access playground.

Holding an event, wedding or photo-shoot

Auburn Botanic Gardens is a wonderful location to hold an organised event, including weddings, or conduct a group excursion. Given the unique and varied backdrops, it is also often used for commercial video and professional photography.

All organised events, weddings and photo-shoots require a booking.

Further information

For more information about bookings and holding events in the gardens, contact Council's Parks and Recreation Team by phone on 8757 9000.