A garden not to be missed. Set in rolling countryside, this beautifully designed and maintained 40-year-old garden comprises sweeping beds of interesting and unusual Australian native plants and trees, including Gymea lily, angophora, banksias, kangaroo paws, grafted grevilleas, lomatias, unusual hakeas and so much more. You will also find an exotic plant section, extensive rock retaining banks, a dam, ponds with fountains, and an attractive bog garden with a winding wooden walkway and massed with pretty native violet. Productive garden buffs will also enjoy an amazing fully-enclosed orchard full of berries and espaliered fruit trees, a separate large set of raised rabbit-resistant vegetable beds and a sheltered circular garden for cut flowers, roses and citrus.
Refreshments and food will be available and there are places to sit and relax if you want to bring your own picnic. There is also a toilet on site.
Important info
Directions: From Queanbeyan travel south 11km on Old Cooma Rd. The property is on the right just past corner of Fernleigh Drive.
From Canberra go south on Monaro Hwy, left at Old Cooma Road and travel north 10 km towards Googong. Property is on the left just before the corner of Fernleigh Drive.
Parking: There are parking spaces at the house for people with disabilities. There is plenty of parking in the paddock and verges. Signs will be displayed.
For more information, visit the Open Gardens Canberra website.