All experience levels welcome Entry to Gardens: $5 per person Learn the best way to keep your Orchids happy and healthy Media -What mix do I use? Pots, Pests Fertilisers -organic and inorganic DEMONSTRATE Media recipe, repotting Q&A SESSION TOUR OF ORCHID HOUSES ORCHIDS FOR SALE Come and have morning tea or lunch at the […]
Join our Aboriginal guide, Kevin Riley, for an interesting walk along our Gundabooka Trail. Learn about the uses of the plants for foods, medicine and building. Book now via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-koori-walk-for-kids-10-am-sesion
Our Flannel Flowers are blooming among the other colourful spring flowers in our heath garden. Kevin Stokes is the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens expert in native plants. Join Kevin for an informative and enthusiast tour. Some walking ability required to get the best from the tour so wear your walking shoes. Only 7 people per […]
Join Diane Call from Australian Native Bee Association Hunter for a fantastic talk on our native Australian bees then build your own Bee Hotel in a can. Book now via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/native-bee-talk-and-bee-hotel-in-a-can-workshop
Combining four fairs in one! This year our annual Spring Fair is being supported by 3 gardening groups - Australasian Native Orchid Society, Newcastle Bonsai Society, HRBG Native Plants .Come and celebrate the magic of spring with the colours and scents of the season. There will also be market stalls (such as: Mahli Moo Designs, […]
Come see our new nursery plant stall at our November Native Plant Sale on Saturday 1st November from 9am - 1pm.
Storytime in the Rotunda! Bring your own cushion to sit on and join our storyteller, Rebecca, for some magical moments. Afterwards, explore our Treasure Trove Trail where everyone can claim a 'treasure'. This event is open to all ages, best suited to those 8 years and under, but adults can enjoy the stories, too! Our […]
SOLD OUT Native Bees are essential pollinators for many Australian native plants and introduced plants as well. Many are tiny and you have probably never seen them, but they are there. Join Diane Call from Australian Native Bee Society in this informative workshop. You will learn all about our native bees and their habitat, and […]
Workshop date #1 - Monday 12th January 2026 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Drawing aspects of nature is very rewarding. Learn techniques from an expert! Renowned nature artist, Lynda McPherson, will lead this class. After a walk around the Botanic Gardens, you will learn basic drawing techniques to apply what you have seen onto the page. Best […]
