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!
    For more Information on an event select the info icon
    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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