Hunter Valley Gardens

In Central Coast NSW is a fantastic weekend retreat for Sydneysiders. The Hunter Valley Gardens is less than three hours drive from Sydney CBD and two hours from the northern suburbs. Nestled among vineyards and award winning wineries, it has attracted many visitors locally and abroad. Seniors are given additional discounts certain days.

Fronting the gardens is a beautiful chapel where many couples hold their wedding ceremony and reception away from the hussle and bustle of the city.



What we really need in our erratic weather conditions - drought resistance and low maintenance Korean grass on rockery.


The most talked about rose garden. The weather was cool and relatively dry. If it had rained the day before, the rose petals would probably be weathered and lusciousness compromised. There aren't many aphids but I spotted this bee gathering nectar from a gorgeous white rose.


Wild ducks swimming at motor boat speed and playing tag with the flock.

Lillies come in various impressive hues

Tigerlily has its unique appeal and charm.

Rolls of red hot bullet or birds eye chillies at the Indian Garden.

Two little girls having a game of giant chess. How sweet!

These are just one of the many features at the Storybook Gardens. Landscape and props were taken from tales on Jack and the Bean stalk, Silver Spoon, Alice in Wonderland to keep the children entertained.

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