What's On

Experience the magic of Jenolan Caves, the unmistakable beauty and enchantment of Mount Tomah Botanic Garden or travel back in time with The Zig Zag Railway. All of this can be yours with the one ticket!

Come on a secret bird adventure and follow the clues to help us find the sneaky robbers who have stolen nature's treasures from the garden.

Bring your binoculars and take an early morning stroll through paradise. Discover the many species of birds attracted here and their favourite food & nesting plants.

Come to Mount Tomah to celebrate Senior's Day and make the most of all our hot offers like; a free volunteer guided walking tour, running at 11.30am and 1.30pm, free scheduled Garden Shuttle runs available for visitors with mobility issues, group guided tours available at a discounted price of $4.60 per person, free screenings of "Crossing the Devil's Wilderness" viewing in the Wollemi Room and a 10% discount on group menu bookings at Restaurant Tomah.

Make your own jewellery from Nature. Use hemp, beads and other plant material and be creative!

Capture the essence of seasonal fruit and nuts on paper whilst exploring the theory, practice and passion of Botanical illustration with Marion Westmacott over this two-day autumn workshop.

Join pesky Pirate Pete!
Be crafty and make your own pirate gear from plants and recycled items. Have a pirate party!

Join one of our botanists to de-mystify botany! Hands on, learn botanical jargon, identify native plants, their leaf types and flower structures. Use plant keys and identify the main features of different Australian plant families.

A celebration of nature�s bounty set against the spectacular deciduous colours of our cool-climate Garden. Come and enjoy all the day has to offer like; local produce, gourmet delights, wine tasting, live radio broadcast, live music, free guided walking tours through the Garden plus plants for sale including Wollemi Pines.

Join the fun at the Wizard's School of Magic. With an hour and a half of magical craft and fun activities including a Jumping Castle (weather permitting). This should suit wizards of all ages! After the workshop, why not continue on to the Zig Zag Railway for their Wizard's Express?

Find out about horticultural therapy and how programs can be designed to improve health. See different garden designs, tools and methods for easy gardening for all ages and abilities.

Join Tony Lennon in creating a Penjing work from carved sandstone and orchids.
This workshop is extremely popular, so book early to avoid dissappointment.

Visit the new World Heritage Information Centre. Enjoy the unique story of the Eucalypt Tree. Our Education staff will guide you through their history, identification and different uses.

Make your own musical instrument from bush and recycled objects. Then put on a bush concert with your friends.

Join sculptor Tony Lennon in making a sculpture from paper pulp. Learn how to recycle shredded office paper by turning it into fascinating and durable objects.

Join Aboriginal Education Officer Clarence Slockee to explore the many traditional uses of plants. Hands on workshop - share stories, try weaving and treat your taste buds to the delights of bush foods.

Join this workshop to find out and make a mini no-dig garden in a recycled container. Discover first-hand how easy it is to garden in small spaces.

Use nature to decorate your own mini garden. Maybe a pebble path, a mini pond or bark seat - it is up to your imagination!!

Learn about herbs, their natural environment and how to grow them well. Understand their different growing conditions and properties.