Described as Hornsby’s secret garden, Lisgar Gardens is definitely a hidden gem tucked away in the historic Mt Errington area. My favourite part of the garden is the rainforest walk – it can be so quiet down at the very bottom of the garden that it’s hard to believe you’re in the suburbs with neighbouring houses only a metres away. There are plenty of spots throughout the garden to sit and admire the trees and flowers.
The gardens boast over 90 varieties of camellias, mass plantings of annuals in the formal gardens, a covered pavilion for weddings and other celebrations, a shade house containing the fish ponds, a gazebo, three waterfalls, informal lawn areas, picnic tables and a rainforest walk.
The site (2.4 acres) was purchased in 1917 by Max Cotton (1887-1967) from his elder brother, Leo Cotton, specifically for the purpose of creating the gardens. In 1967, Hornsby Shire Council purchased the property, naming it Lisgar Gardens. The gardens were opened to the Public on 21 September, 1968.
Once a year, the gardens have a Twilight Opening, staying open until 7.00pm. The next one is scheduled for Saturday 20 October 2007. Check the council website’s What’s On section for more info or call (02) 9847 6934.
Location
Lisgar Rd, Hornsby
Opening hours
Monday to Friday – 8:00 am until 3:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday – EST 10:00am to 4:00pm; DST 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost of entry
Free!
Related links
Lisgar Gargens (from Hornsby Council website)
Lisgar Gardens (from Sydney Naturally website – lots of beautiful photos of the garden)
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