WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY
FROM 9AM TO 4PM
Defence Families and Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens offer FREE entry to local Defence Families to encourage them to visit and explore the beautiful gardens, enjoy nature, engage in a cultural or botanic program, or even volunteer! With a wide variety of events, guided walks and tours, workshops and programs, we offer interesting options for both adults and children throughout the whole year.
To collect your free annual pass, simply visit Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and let us know you are a Defence family upon entry.
Alternatively, you can email events@huntergardens.org.au to organise your pass to be posted for free!
Scroll below to see what events and workshops we offer.
F E A T U R E S
With so much to see and do, what's stopping you from visiting?
We have 25 themed gardens to explore!
Check out our calendar below to see what workshops we have on offer!
Check out our calendar below to see what events we have on offer!
You can even volunteer at the Gardens! Admin, Events, Gardening, Cafe, Maintenance + more!
For a limited time only, receive a free coffee or free children's milkshake when you visit the Gardens with your pass!
Featured Events
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is pleased to welcome visitors to our Gardens for guided tours! Walking and people mover tours available.
We have something to do every day of the holidays, whether it is a main event, a workshop or simply bringing the family along to spend some time connecting to nature and each other..we've got you covered!
Check out our
What's On page for details on current and coming events.
Workshops and Events are FREE with your ADF pass!
Remember to ask for your FREE coffee for yourself and Kids Milkshake when you visit!