Best places: Gardens in Cessnock City Council

Local artist’s small, romantic oasis, open to the public for picnics, walks & harbour views.

👍👍 WOWWWWW, what a wonderful experience it was to deal with Matt at Old N Dazed Metal Art...."I had a vision" of a farmyard across my back fence and Matt made it all happen for me. 1 LARGE Cow, 1 Sheep, 3 Hens (custom made) with 5 chicks (wow), a mother Duck and 3 Ducklings plus a custom made sign sayi...

Walled Chinese garden featuring pavilions, exotic plants, ponds & waterfalls, plus a teahouse.

Modern glass-&-wood building for floral exhibitions, with a huge green wall plus a cafe & shop.

👍👍 We have just had one of our best wine tasting experiences in the Hunter Valley. We were extremely well looked after and the wines (both red and white) were excellent and good value. Our host was very knowledgeable and enhanced the wine tasting. We were also greeted by four legged friends, Muscat,...

Picturesque garden featuring classic Chinese structures, a waterfall, lake & stone bridge.

👍 It's quite unique in Sydney. Although, it can be maintained better. The lake looks beautiful in the photos but looking closely it seems to contain something blue/greenish.

👍👍 Beautiful quiet gardens with picnic areas, open spaces, sections of dense foliage and uneven walking paths. Parking on-site but best to get there at opening time and take $5 cash for parking. Clean toilets.

Surrounded by its original gardens, this 19th-century mansion is now a museum & serene picnic spot.

29 acres of picturesque gardens with walking paths, plus seasonal carnival rides & holiday events.

👍👍 Very beautiful park, separated from the Sydney Conservatory of Music.

Tranquil hillside garden featuring 90+ varieties of camellias, along with waterfalls & fish ponds.

This 1800s mansion is the official residence of the New South Wales governor & offers house tours.

👍 It's nice, but to me it was nothing special really. It's for free and they have very good marked trails with different levels. It's basically a bush walk and you might get to see birds and flowers. There are a few waterfalls and there is a playground for kids. Everything is well maintained. If you'r...

👍👍 Even when this place is not in bloom it is still beautiful! Love having this place to visit in the park.

👍👍 Gorgeous and quiet garden to enjoy a walk or a nice picnic. Is dog friendly so you can bring your furry friend too. The plants and trees are beautiful and well take care of. Def a cute secret spot for a city break

👍 Nicely restored park with very relaxing gardens, pond and places to sit and contemplate.

Sleek 1950 home with mid-century modern architecture & furnishings, surrounded by bushland.

👍👍 Information available indicates that this Garden is on the site of Australia's first zoo. It's absolutely filled with succulent plants and cacti rockery of all shapes, sizes, tree forms or ground cover it's a marvellous spot to explore especially young children. It's well organised with species and...

👍 Lovely garden with lots of wattle and information about the plants. A nice grassed lawn area dotted with picnic tables makes a lovely spot to catch up with family and friends. There is a shelter that can be reserved for larger parties. Plenty of parking. Important to watch kiddies as there is a larg...