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.
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!
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, please enter your details below and a member of staff will post it out for free!
Please visit our website, Facebook page or email events@huntergardens.org.au for more information.
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens provide a peaceful garden setting with a cafe, nursery, and guided tours. We also host events and offer botanical research and education.
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