The Auburn Botanic Gardens are a botanical garden located in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1977 and covers an area of 9.7 hectares. There are two lakes, a waterfall and bridges. Duck River winds through the garden. The garden is maintained by Cumberland Council. It is open daily, and there is a small entry fee on weekends. The Japanese gardens, which have hosted couples from overseas, are one of the main attractions.
The park's main lake from the entrance
The environmental make up of the gardens
An ornamental cherry blossom tree
Blossoming cherry blossom trees in the Japanese Garden
Auburn is a Western Sydney suburb in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Auburn is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the Sydney central business district and is in the local government area of Cumberland City Council, having previously been the administrative centre of Auburn Council.
The suburb was named after Oliver Goldsmith's poem The Deserted Village, which describes 'Auburn' in England as the "loveliest village of the plain".
Duncraggarn Hall, a house now part of St Joseph's retirement village
Railway storage and maintenance facilities at Auburn Maintenance Centre, near Auburn
Street scene in the town centre
Street scene in the town centre