Your Visit
Hours & admissions
The Garden is open every day except Christmas Day.
Opening and closing hours
From end of Daylight Saving in March, through to October
10 am to 4 pm
From start of Daylight Saving in October, through to March
10 am to 5 pm
Entry charges
Adult: $5.50
Concession: $4.40
Child: $3.30
Family: $11.00 (2 adults and 2 children 4-16 years)
Coach: $4.40 (group payment of 13 or more)
Friends of The Gardens: free
Note: no pets allowed in the Garden
How to get here
Car: follow Bells Line of Road from Richmond or Lithgow through the Blue Mountains. Mount Tomah is 40 km west of Richmond - look out for the signs.
Public transport: There is no public transport to Mount Tomah Botanic Garden.
Tours to the Garden: Coach tours, departing from Lithgow, Hartley or Mt Victoria Railway Stations (or other pickup by request), can be booked with Madjestic Mini Bus Hire ph. 6352 3803.
Blue Mountains Cultural Tours run day tours from Sydney with a visit to Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens via the Bells Line of Road with overnight options. Visit www.bmgst.com or Freecall: 1800 4555 82.
Tour to Mount Annan and Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens: Australian Gardens Experience
Tours of the Garden: Self-guided tours, Guided tours, Wilderness Tours, International tour packages
Disability access
Wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Centre with a refunded deposit on return.
Accessible paths: some areas of the Garden are wheelchair accessible, however there are several steep paths and stairs. Accessible routes and toilets are signposted.
Accessible toilets: The toilets at the Garden are wheelchair accessible.
Parking: special bays are provided in the carpark.
Visitor facilities
Picnic areas: with free electric barbecues
The Wollemi Room: seats 80, available for hire
Garden map
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Garden Shuttle: available for the elderly and people with disabilities.
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Education service: including school holiday activities, bookings essential, phone 02-4567 2154
Visitor Centre and Gardens Shop: including plant sales
Restaurant: group bookings essential, phone 02-4567 2060
Visitor code
For everyone's safety and enjoyment we ask visitors to please
* Observe safety & information signs
* Ensure adults accompany children at all times
* Consider other people by not using radios or playing games that might be disruptive
* Please leave pets at home
* Take out all rubbish with you
* Note that all wildlife is protected, including snakes, spiders and lizards.
Tourist links
www.bluemountainsattractions.com.au/
www.visitbluemountains.com.au/
Weather forecast
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden (forecast for Central Tablelands)