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Free guided walks

Free volunteer guided walks are available most days at 11.30 am (phone 4567 3000 to confirm availability).

Garden Shuttle Service

A free garden shuttle is available for visitors requiring assistance to get around the Garden. Trips are at regular intervals throughout the day (11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3.45 pm) and take 15-20 minutes.

Touching Time Audio Tour

Garden's audio tour tells the story of the evolution of Australian flora. Hire an MP3 player from the Visitor Centre to guide you through important sections of the Garden which illustrate this evolution.

Cost: $5.50 pp plus Garden entry fee

Enquiries: 4567 3000

World Heritage Wonder Pass

1 Dec 2009 to 31 Dec 2010

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!

Wizard's School of Magic

8 May 2010 to 11 Sep 2010

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?

Willy Wombat & the Aussie animal adventure

1 Jun 2010 to 31 Aug 2010

Willy Wombat has lots of amazing friends. Go on an adventure through the garden and find out about their quirky lives.

Mountain Magic at Mount Tomah

26 Jun 2010 to 29 Aug 2010

Discover the magic of World Heritage at Mount Tomah with a showcase of photographic imagery from across the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area in the Visitor Centre and a winter wonderland of activity in the Garden.

Orchid Penjing Workshop

Saturday, 7th August 2010

Explore the theory, practice and passion of sculptor Tony Lennon's unique practice of orchid penjing. Work with sandstone and native orchids to create a living symphony of stone and plants!

Feast of the Forest

Saturday, 21st August 2010

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.

Daffodil Day

Friday, 27th August 2010

Support the Cancer Council on Daffodil Day at Mount
Tomah Botanic Garden - with optimum growing conditions, the garden will be transformed by a sea of golden hues as additional plantings of daffodils erupt in bloom. Enjoy a picnic, take some photos or simply enjoy the mass plantings. Cut flowers and Cancer Council merchandise will be available for sale.

Daffodil Delights!

28 Aug 2010 to 29 Aug 2010

Join Botanical Illustrator, Barbara Duckworth, as she explores the colour bursts of the daffodil. Marion is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher who will help you to discover and develop your illustrative skills over this two-day workshop.

Spring Family Adventure Quest

1 Sep 2010 to 30 Nov 2010

Discover the Garden in spring on this educational adventure. This self-guided activity takes about an hour to complete.

What is a no-dig garden?

Saturday, 11th September 2010

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.

Wild About Waratahs Festival

25 Sep 2010 to 10 Oct 2010

To celebrate our state floral emblem and inspire a love of Waratahs in the wild, this year's program includes the state-wide Waratah bloom competition, displays, growing advice, NPWS guided walk, Waratah farm open day, floral arranging demonstrations, information panels, school art competition and plant sales. Included in this year's festival is the vivid Waratah inspired artworks of Jenny Kee.

Floral Arranging Demostrations

25 Sep 2010 to 26 Sep 2010

Join Sara Cox as she demonstrates the art of floral arrangement as she sets up for our Wild About Waratahs Festival. She will give some hints and tips to take away with you. Free after garden entry.

Jenny Kee's Waratahs

25 Sep 2010 to 7 Nov 2010

Witness the beautiful vivd Waratah inspired artworks from Australian icon and pioneering designer, Jenny Kee

Waratah Farm Open Day

Sunday, 26th September 2010

Visit this local plantation which has about 1000 Waratah plants including the rare white Waratah. Access to the plantation is by a fairly steep rough track. Unsuitable for people who are disabled. Cut blooms for sale.

Mini Gardens

Thursday, 30th September 2010

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

National Parks Discovery Wild Waratah Walk

Saturday, 2nd October 2010

This easy-medium grade walk takes you into the eastern side of Wollemi National Park to see Waratahs growing in the wild. Join a National Parks and Wildlife Discovery Ranger to find out about this "wild" national park and the waratahs in bloom.

Waratah Q & A Clinic

Saturday, 2nd October 2010

Join Paul Nixon and Frank Allatt to answer all things Waratah.

Herbal Insights

Saturday, 16th October 2010

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

Autumn Harvest Food & Wine Festival

Saturday, 30th April 2011

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.