Botanic Garden Wollongong 2012 - Wollongong City Council

1 Rose Garden This is the home to a mixture of hybridteas, floribundas and standard roses. Peak flowering timesare mid October to April and it is also our most popularwedding venue during this time.The Rose Garden has a classic and unique gazebo suitable forweddings, naming ceremonies and other important occasions.It is overlooked by the traditional Japanese Pavilion with a pathleading to the Japanese Bridge and Azalea Bank.The Rose Garden is also home to the Equatorial sundial,donated in 1987 by the Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden.2 Azalea Bank This collection of azalea hybrids makes acolourful display in July, August and September and is suitablefor larger outdoor functions.3 Middle Creek Middle Creek is a natural watercoursearea which is beautified by modern landscaping and the soundof natural flowing water. This is a perfect setting in autumn andwinter with the camellias flowering in May, June and July andthe azaleas in July, August and September.4 Woodland Garden This area displays a selectionof perennials, bulbs and cool climate trees and shrubs in anatural woodland setting. There is a spring bulb display fromautumn to Spring and wild flowers such as Anemone in earlyautumn. This area is at its peak in August and September witha multitude of blue bells, Clivias, forget-me-nots and bulbs.This is a favourable area for organised functions between lateAugust and early May and can cater for up to 150 people.5 Rainforests This area showcases a number of rainforestcommunities including the Illawarra rainforest.It also includes collections from the Australian east coast, LordHowe Island, Norfolk Island, New Caledonia and New Zealand.The Illawarra rainforest is home to approximately 80 differentspecies of trees and 15 different species of ferns.The North Eastern fringe of the rainforest contains a new localplant collection used to interpret traditional medicinal and foodsources used by Aboriginal people.6 Dryland Area This section displays Australian plantsthat grow naturally in regions experiencing low average rainfall(under 500mm per annum).The mound was created to provide excellent drainage forthese plants in Wollongong’s high rainfall zone.Salt Bush, Bottle trees and ephemeral wild flowers createa stunning display.7 Succulent Mound The succulent mound showcasesa diverse selection of succulents primarily from Africa andAmerica and clearly demonstrates convergent evolution.A massed display of Mesembryanthemum makes a stunningpresentation in spring and summer with Aloes floweringprofusely from June to August.This area provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor functionsall year round in the clearing between the Dryland Mound andthe Succulent Mound.8 Sandstone Collection This section displaysplants that occur in the Heath found on the sandstone of theShoalhaven and Illawarra regions.9 Temple Garden The Temple Garden was donated byWollongong Garden Club in 1973. Its sense of intimacy,formal water feature and vine covered trellis make this areaideal for small wedding groups.10 Australian Open Forests and GrasslandThis section displays Dry Sclerophyll and Wet Sclerophyll forestplants from the east coast of Australia. Eucalyptus trees formthe canopy and attract numerous native birds, possums andsugar gliders. Understorey plants include Banksia, Doryanthes,grasses and ferns.11 Sir Joseph Banks Glasshouse The glasshousewas opened in 1970 and marked the Bicentenary of the landingof Captain Cook in Australia. The Sir Joseph Banks Glasshouseis home to plants from the wet tropics, deserts and temperateregions. The surrounding garden includes plants fromtemperate and subtropical regions.12 Herb Gardens The herb garden opposite theDiscovery Centre is a formal raised garden with a vast array ofherbs including Bay trees, lemongrass, mint, chives, rosemaryand thyme. The herb garden was established in 1994 and isalso used for formal education programs.METERS0Kooloobong Oval550 100GreenplanEntrance5GreenPlanNurseryNursery & DepotNorthfields AvenueCustomer Parking5AdministrationOffice61078Entrance911MercuryFountainPermacultureGardenOperational Area1312EventParkingModoline Street EntranceRobsons RoadGleniffer BraeAmphitheatre32JapaneseTea House14Paulsgrove Street41Fig LawnConifer LawnKawasakiBridgeRotundaDuck FeedingAreaAll AbilitiesPlay GardenPublicParkingMurphys AvenuePedestrianEntranceMain Entrance13 The Discovery Centre - EducationThe Discovery Centre caters for students of all ages - from preschoolthrough to adults. In addition to regular school activities,the centre runs a number of programs during holiday periods.The Discovery Centre’s range of sustainability programs includecomposting, no-dig permaculture gardening, and workshopson home grown food processing and preserves. We also offerguided bush walks, craft sessions and theatrical performances -all based on environmental sustainability.13 Friends of Wollongong Botanic GardenFormed in 1981, the Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden fosteran interest in the activities and development of the Garden byencouraging people to visit.The Friends hold monthly meetings and welcome visitors attheir office, located in the Discovery Centre off Madoline Street,Keiraville. They also hold propagation group activities andguided walks on a monthly basis.The Friends’ fundraising activities include plant sales (held twicea year) and the preparation of small items sold via ‘Frogs Hollow’at most events held within the Garden and from the communitybooth in Crown Street Mall.New volunteers are always welcome. For further details contactthe Botanic Garden office or visit our website.14 Flowering Trees & ShrubsThis is a secluded garden set in thecentre of the Garden and is shelteredfrom the wind with a wonderful view ofthe mountains.The garden beds consist of 13 plantfamilies and include a range ofSalvias, Lavenders, Hebes, Buddlejas,and Tibouchinas. Trees within thiscollection include Prunus, Jacaranda,Lagerstroemia and Cassias.