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Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

Tourist attraction Park Garden Nature preserve Visitor center Plant nursery County government office

👍 It's nice, but to me it was nothing special really. It's for free and they have very good marked trails with different levels. It's basically a bush walk and you might get to see birds and flowers. There are a few waterfalls and there is a playground for kids. Everything is well maintained. If you'r... People often mention walk, trails, bush, great, nice, nursery,


Address

420 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives NSW 2075, Australia

Website

www.kmc.nsw.gov.au

Contact

+61 2 9424 0353

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (235 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 San D. 5 years ago on Google
    It's nice, but to me it was nothing special really. It's for free and they have very good marked trails with different levels. It's basically a bush walk and you might get to see birds and flowers. There are a few waterfalls and there is a playground for kids. Everything is well maintained. If you're close by, I'd go there. Especially if you are interested in nature.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanjeev P. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place to enjoy the Aussie natives and the bush walk. The place is exploding with so much information, a good place for everyone to enjoy and have fun. The visitor information centre is a must with lizard and snakes to see and hold. The bush walk downhill and uphill is great with diverse flora and fauna.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Larry W. 1 year ago on Google
    Whilst we enjoyed the walk, I am rating 0 stars due to their decision to go cashless. I walked out without purchasing anything as I do not support a cashless society and social discrimination. My family was very disappointed that we couldn't even purchase an ice cream as a treat with the change that we had on us.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to explore, especially during lockdown. Loads of great walks ranging from easy to hard, native flowers and wildlife. Nice to see that some improvements are being made as it was getting a bit run down.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tsuyoshi F. 2 years ago on Google
    There's variety levels of Bush walking trails. We love visiting this place with my son for picnic and light Bush walk.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcelle A. 8 months ago on Google
    A great place to spend several hours hiking, walking, bird-watching, picnicking, learning, and more. Trails are clearly laid out with accurate distances and times to complete. Easy to follow. It was a busy day when we were there, but at times on our hike, we felt alone in a large peaceful green and remote environment. Privileged to see a group of yellow-tailed black cockatoos, a pair of king parrots, and other birds. A large section of the trails in this reserve/garden are tarred, making them wheelchair friendly. Also ideal for school excursions and children's parties
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roseanne H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place for young and old, walking tracks to suit everyone wheelchair accessible, stroller friendly. Lovely staff, nice little nursery and gift shop. Great iceblock from the flying fox company.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jane B. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s great to have an area of native Bush and wildflowers so close to urban Sydney. The visitor centre has a map and advice as well as a small variety of little gifts you can buy. There is a plant nursery attached too and prices were very reasonable when we visited. Entry is free. I did not think we would see many wildflowers in the start of winter, but we did. The garden offers a variety of walks. My powered wheelchair managed the Senses Garden well and it is well worth the time strolling, enjoying, listening for and seeing the birds flit overhead. There are accessible toilets just before and a picnic area with a bbq and water tap. I do not recommend a manual wheelchair unless you have someone very fit to push you. The ground is not flat and the path is not wide. Even this section would be too much for anyone chronically ill, frail or elderly to manage the whole area. There are occasional seats along the track for a rest. If you can manage the Lookout off the track it’s pleasant, but funnily enough, the many trees block of wider, more distant view. We also tried out the Solander Trail. It is a 2 km long, wide bitumen road. Even with my powered wheelchair we had many problems with the very steep gradients and several times my support worker and husband had to help out buy pushing. The power chair could not cope with the slope. Next time we will head clockwise down the road for a short way before it becomes very steep, then head back. It is possible to drive to the other car parks and enter one of the picnic areas this way. There are other trails, areas and picnic spots available for more abled bodied people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Su-Anne F. 5 years ago on Google
    The wildflower garden is a great place for some bush walking. There are many trails and tracks that one can choose. Some that are stroller/wheel chair friendly and some are longer. Plenty of picnic areas and a lovely playground at Lambert's Clearing. Would definitely visit again and try out other trails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Treason P. 9 months ago on Google
    The Mueller walk was awesome, challenging and rewarding. The visitor centre was great too and we spent quite a bit of money in the native plant nursery. Can't wait to come back and experience one of the longer walks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bibhas B. 8 months ago on Google
    The trails are well maintained and the information center/nursery is OK. But despite its name dint see too many wild flowers in the middle of spring. An art exhibition was laid out along a couple of trails. That was nice. It might sound paradoxical to say, but may be for the name sake they should plant a lot of wild flowering plants.

  • 5/5 Nina B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great spot for birdlife. A rugged hiking trail that you can do the full 10km or break it into a smaller walk depending on how long and how much energy you have. Educational, too, with their "what's flowering" station and helpful rangers. The nursery is fabulous, and I always like to stock up. The aussie made gifts are a nice touch, too.

  • 4/5 Christine K. 5 months ago on Google
    Feels like your neighbourhood bush walks. Easy bushtrails, the visitor centre has a snake and two lizards which is cool. Walked to Lamberts clearing which had a small rocky garden which was just okay, not many flowers. The pond is covered in weeds so looks pretty lame. The playgrounds a bit outdated. But overall okay if youre in the neighbourhood and dont have high expectations. Also there is an event venue you can rent which is quite nice if you like nature. P Uploaded maps of the bush walk sites.

  • 5/5 Alice M. 10 months ago on Google
    A very nice wild flower garden set in native forest with rocky limestone outcrops and frog and bird sounds. Beautiful place.

  • 5/5 Nicola M. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice trails, some paved which is good for the kidlets and older family members. I thought that the native plant nursery prices were good & entry to the park was free. I would 100% go here again

  • 5/5 Simon J. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely walk through the bush and a decent playground for the kids. Good to find another reasonably long paved pram-friendly walk. The lady in the visitor centre was very helpful with directions. Quite a big steepish hill to get up (or down) in case you don’t like those!

  • 4/5 Kalyan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to take kids for bush walk. Walk is moderate for kids and interesting. Overall a peaceful experience. The shop has options for small snacks and other handmade products. They also sell plants.

  • 4/5 Rachelle P. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place for a short walk in the bush for all people Fun for children Have a great school holiday program for young one


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