Located on Dharawal Country and shared by the Dharug and Gundungurra nations, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan spans an enormous 416 hectares, making it bigger than Central Park in New York City.
The Garden, which is free to visit, showcases our unique native flora whilst providing essential green space in Sydney’s growing South West.
It’s also Australia’s leading botanical conservation science hub, home to the National Herbarium of New South Wales and the Australian PlantBank.
The Master Plan outlines a strategic vision for its future, setting out a clear a pathway for nature-based developments aimed at inspiring good health, relaxation and learning through connections with the natural world.
A new lakes precinct, world-class biodomes, a First Nations Garden, a native farm, walking trails – including a breathtaking tree top experience, as well as ecotourism and event facilities are among the various projects to be funded in a phased approach under the Plan.
These projects are intended to significantly enhance the Garden as a much valued and used public space that people can enjoy in a range of ways.
The Master Plan was finalised following extensive stakeholder and public consultation since 2022 and 2023, seeking to build on its legacy of important botanical science and plant collections to become a leader amongst botanic gardens globally.
This is part of the Government’s plan to build a better NSW with more green spaces, so young people, families and key local workers have somewhere to gather, relax and play in the communities they choose.
It will also support the NSW Government’s commitments to a nature positive future and government initiatives that support biodiversity conservation.
Member for Camden Sally Quinnell said public spaces like the Mount Annan Botanic Gardens aren’t a luxury – they’re essential infrastructure.
“This is about investing in the liveability of South Western Sydney, giving families and key workers access to world-class green space right on their doorstep,” she said.
“Only 20km from Western Sydney International Airport, this masterplan will guide the Garden to become a key tourism attraction for interstate and international travelers and fulfil the need for more quality green and open space in western Sydney for local people.”