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The Southern Tablelands has a number of famous and internationally renowned gardens open to the public during the year.
Latest information about gardens open shown on this page.

APR: OPEN GARDENS, CROOKWELL

Part of the Australian Open Gardens Scheme. A number of renowned gardens in the Crookwell region will be open for inspection.

For more information contact Crookwell Visitor Centre: (02) 4832 1988 - email: crookwellvisitor@goulburn.net.au

OPEN GARDENS, BRAIDWOOD

In conjunction with the Braidwood Quilt Festival, some of Braidwood's best gardens will be open for inspection on the Open Garden Day weekend.

For more information contact K. Penfold (02) 6929 3850

NOV: PALERANG

A garden dating from 1840s. Open 10am-4.30pm. Admission $4.50

For further information see Australia's Open Garden Scheme Guidebook.

NOV: ROTHERWOOD

"Rotherwood" is a restrained and elegant 2 ha garden developed around core of convict-brick wall and historic fountains. Designer Chris Rowlands has added formal gardens, a reflecting pool and stone walls. Mature oaks frame panoramic views of surrounding countryside.

Directions: From Goulburn take Braidwood Road to Tarago, turn left into Lumley Road; garden further 5km towards Bungonia.

From Canberra travel to Tarago via Bungendore; cross Braidwood Road and continue towards Bungonia for 5km.

Lunches, morning/afternoon teas available at Lavendar Garden Tea Rooms & Accommodation, Braidwood Road, LAKE BATHURST.

Open 10.00am to 4.30pm. Entrance $4.50.

3130 Lumley Road, Lake Bathurst

Information courtesy of Crookwell Information Centre, Goulburn District Tourism, Tourism Tallaganda, and other sources. Information correct at time of publication. Details of events can change at any time. For further information check with the contact persons listed.

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Last updated 20/6/07