Nature Shake
- Beneath the Canopy – a Rainforest Experience - Garden and Greening Staff
- Blue Light Bingo - Waste Team
- Botanic Art Sale / Friends in the Garden (FIG) Volunteering Stall
- Budding Bookworms - Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden
- Buzzing about Native Bees Stall - Australian Native Bee Association
- Clean-up Activities and Games - Rise n' Shine
- Electric Pancakes - Electrify Wollongong
- Feature Match + Bird Spoting Games - Illawarra Birders
- Garden Discovery Buggy Tours - Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden
- Gunya Shelter Building Workshop - Gadungal Marring
- Loose Parts Play - Junkyard Rascals
- Native Edible Plants Display - Garden for Life
- Nature Activities - Guardians of the Grassy Woodlands
- Nature Playtime - Folkplay
- Poem Forest Writing - Red Room Poetry
- Seed Bombs - Green Connect Farm
- Silent Disco - Healthy Cities
- Tree Drawing Workshop - Janine Bailey of Art of Trees
- Warrigal (Dingo) Pup Weaving - Amethyst Downing
There will also be a botanic art sale by the Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden and a fun Garden Golden Gumboot toss competition.
All activities will be suitable for all ages.
Come along with your family and friends to get your nature fix and discover the wild side of Wollongong!
Food and beverages
Our onsite coffee van, Pani Cafe will be open from 9am to 4pm near the playground (map ref P2) so you can pick up a drink or snack to enjoy during your visit to the Garden.
Indulge in some freshly made Turkish Gozleme, with your choice of spinach, cheese, mushroom, or minced meat fillings. Baklava and Turkish Delight will also be available for those seeking a sweet treat. You'll find them on the Turpentine Lawn (map ref O6).
OMG Decadent Donuts will also be at the event with their delicious gluten, dairy, egg and nut free donuts. You'll find them on the Turpentine Lawn (map ref O6).
Plan your visit
The main hub of activity will be around the Garden's Education Centre, but there will be a range of activities scattered throughout the Garden!
- Public Transport: The best way to arrive is via public transport with the free shuttle bus stopping at Northfields Ave and connecting to North Wollongong train station.
- Driving: A limited number of car spaces are available at our car parks off Madoline Street or Murphys Avenue, or street parking is also available.
- Cycling: we have a number of bike racks at Garden entrances.
Download our Garden map PDF, 76 KB and find full details (including access and mobility) on getting here.
Updates and cancellations
Any updates or cancellations will be posted on this page and the Garden's Facebook and Instagram.
Thanks to our Supporters
This event is supported by the BlueScope WIN Community Partners Program.
