WHAT'S ON

Events & Exhibitions 
Take a look at our Special Events Calendar before you plan your next visit.
We’d love you to attend one of our upcoming events or exhibitions!

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DATE
DAY
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
27th January
Monday
Australia Day Plant Sale
all weekend including Monday
Quality plants at great prices
1st February
29th February
Art Exhibition
Showcasing the works of talented local artist, Judy Connors
9th February 
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
8th March
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
12th April 
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
10th May
Sunday
Mother's Day Celebrations
A wonderful family day 
14th June
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
7th July
Tuesday
Children's Discovery Day
An entertaining and educational day for children
15th July 
Wednesday
Nature is Fun
Another entertaining and educational day for children
9th August
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
13th September
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
11th October
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
8th November
Sunday
Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
6th December
Sunday
Morning Tea with Santa
A fun day for all the family
13th December 
Sunday
Christmas Plant Sale
Quality plants at great prices
KOOKABURRA CAFÉ 
Open 9am till 3:00pm, 7 days a week Coffee, scones, cakes, homemade rissole sandwiches, soups and more. Come have morning tea or lunch in the beautiful seating area surrounded by the wonderful gardens views.
APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER - FOR CHILDREN
 NATURE IS FUN
Explore, learn and have fun during the school holidays.
Come and see what lives in our garden. Join Gardens’ Guides for a fun time exploring the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Collect great specimens, learn about nature and make a craft item to take home.

Suit 4-12 years of age: 10:30am – 12:30am Mums / Dads / Grandparents welcome. Cost: $5 per child. Bookings Essential.
MOTHERS’ DAY 
A wonderful setting in which to relax. Meet up with family and friends. Have a picnic, BBQ or let the Kookaburra café cater for you. Enjoy live music. Mums receive a free gift on arrival on their special day.
PLANT STALL 
Open every day of the week with a variety of plants available all year round. Competitive pricing. An expert on hand Mondays and Tuesdays.
WE KEEP THE GARDENS GROWING BY
Holding Garage sales (March and October), Children’s Discovery Day (July) (September). Our Volunteers then show how versatile and dedicated they really are by changing from doing the work needed to keep the gardens going to raising funds to keep the gardens growing. 
VOLUNTEERING
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens are run and maintained by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer please contact the office on 02 4987 1655.
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