Paradise Botanical Gardens, Central Coast Travel Guide

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Escape to Paradise: Discover rare plants, serene landscapes, and tranquil beauty at Kulnura's hidden botanical gardens.

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Discover a hidden gem in Kulnura, NSW: Paradise Botanical Gardens. Established over 50 years ago, this 220-acre garden showcases spectacular flowering plants, rare specimens, and unique landscape features, offering a tranquil escape into nature's beauty.

A brief summary to Paradise Botanical Gardens

147 Cherry Ln, Kulnura, New South Wales, 2250, AU
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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Paradise Botanical Gardens.

Check the Paradise Botanical Gardens website or social media for opening times and special events before visiting.
Bookings are essential for visiting the gardens and for wedding, functions and other events.
Consider staying overnight in the rustic farmhouse, glamping tent, or bring your own tent for a unique experience.
Pack a picnic to enjoy amidst the serene beauty of the gardens.

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Getting There

Driving

To reach Paradise Botanical Gardens by car from Gosford, take the M1 Pacific Motorway towards Newcastle. After approximately 25 minutes, take the exit towards Ourimbah/Kulnura. Follow the signs to Kulnura and merge onto the Central Coast Highway. Continue on the Central Coast Highway until you reach the roundabout at the intersection with Wisemans Ferry Road. Take the second exit onto Wisemans Ferry Road, then turn right onto Cherry Lane. Paradise Botanical Gardens will be on your left at 147 Cherry Ln. Parking is available on site. Please note that parking fees may apply.
Public Transport

To reach Paradise Botanical Gardens using public transport, take a train to Gosford Station. From Gosford Station, you can take a taxi or ride-share service to the gardens. The distance from Gosford to Kulnura is approximately 30-40 minutes. Taxi/ride-share fare: Approximately $80 - $100.

Discover more about Paradise Botanical Gardens

Nestled in the picturesque hinterland of the Central Coast, north of Mangrove Mountain, Paradise Botanical Gardens offers a tranquil escape spread across 220 acres of native bushland and cultivated gardens. Established over 50 years ago, the gardens are renowned for their spectacular collection of flowering plants, including camellias, roses, and lavender. The aboriginal meaning of Kulnura is “up in the clouds” and at 370m above sea level, the air is pure, the land pristine, and the climate perfect.Visitors can explore majestic trees, rare and unusual plant specimens sourced from around the globe, and interesting landscape features such as stone walls and meandering pathways. The gardens also host a colony of monkeys and offer plenty of picnic areas. Once known as 'Paradise Plants', the gardens were created by Mr. Bob Cherry in the early 1970s. Today, Paradise Botanical Gardens operates independently, welcoming visitors to explore its diverse flora and serene atmosphere.The gardens are open to the public at certain times throughout the year and are available for weddings, functions and other events by appointment. For a unique experience, consider spending a night in the rustic farmhouse, a 'glamping' tent, or bring your own tent for a full camping experience.