Tours & Education
Tours & Education
Explore ancient rainforests, natural environments and changing seasons at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. The Gardens include more than 40,000 plants from remote corners of the world. Learn all about them with a guided tour.
The Gardens are a natural wonder for school excursions. We'd love to see your school group here soon!
Self-guided tours
Don't miss the Garden highlights. Whether you are here for an hour or a day, our self-guided tours ensure you see all the best bits at your own pace.
Guided tours
- Seasonal highlights with a volunteer guide
- Garden Shuttle tour with a ranger
- Group tour with a trained volunteer
- Tour by a leader with specialised horticultural knowledge.
View our range of guided tours
Wilderness tours: specialised guide
These exclusive tours lead you through the secret remnant rainforests, woodlands, heath and sandstone of Mount Tomah Conservation Area. Tours are led by a specialist guide with detailed knowledge of local plants and wildlife.
International tour packages
These packages suit international tourists and education groups. Tours are led by education officers with horticultural qualifications. Tours highlight the unique native plants and birdlife of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Find out more about international tour packages
Audio tour - 'Touching Time'
Touching Time is a selection of 23 unique audio stories of Australian plants at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. Download the audio or subscribe to the podcast. Listen now or bring your mp3 to the Garden and listen to the tours. You can also hire iPods with the Touching Time tour from our Visitor Information desk or scan the QR codes in the Garden.
School excursions and programs
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah is a unique excursion venue of world heritage significance. All programs are syllabus-related with specific learning outcomes. Lessons can be tailored to suit your class.
