Wollongong Botanic Garden

The Wollongong Botanic Garden is a 27-hectare botanical space in Keiraville featuring themed gardens with diverse plant collections from different regions and climates. A network of winding paths connects areas of shrubs, trees, flowering plants, and specialty gardens arranged by plant family and origin.

The garden was established in 1970 as an important step in protecting native plant species of New South Wales. Since its opening, it has grown into a key site for conserving rainforest trees and rare plant species found in the region.

The garden serves as a learning hub where visitors can join guided tours, workshops, and nature-based activities year-round. These programs help people connect with native plants and understand the local environment better.

The garden is open daily and free to enter, with barbecue areas, picnic spots, and public restrooms available for visitors. The paths are well-marked and easy to follow, making it simple to explore different sections at your own pace.

The garden holds one of Australia's largest collections of Illawarra rainforest species, including rare plants that are increasingly hard to find in the wild. This specialized collection helps preserve knowledge of local flora and protects species from disappearing entirely.