Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Description

Located on the Bells Line of Road – the quieter, ‘road less travelled’ route from Sydney to the Upper Mountains via Richmond - the garden is, at an altitude of 1000 metres, not only the highest botanic garden in Australia but also one of only two in the world located within a World Heritage-listed area.

For road-trippers wanting to explore the Blue Mountains in all its glory, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden offers a comprehensive “one stop shop” experience, with every broad attraction of the region covered.

There are incredible views, both of the escarpment and sweeping vistas towards Sydney; cool, fresh, clean air; magnificent Australian wildlife, including more than 150 native bird species; and glorious seasonal colour, from spring blossoms to the changing foliage in autumn.

The gardens are a lovely place to picnic, whatever the season, with tables, shelters, barbecues and lawns where children can run amok.

For visitors who’d like to linger a little longer, accommodation is available within the grounds, with two self-contained houses – the four-bedroom Jungle Lodge, accommodating up to 10 guests in an exclusive private area of the garden; and the newly-renovated Camellia Cottage, which, as the name suggests, looks out over the spectacular camellia reserve.