Natural Attractions

Windyridge Gardens at Mount Wilson dates from 1877, with the first planted tree, a Swiss Christmas Tree (Abies amabilis) in August 1945. Now the garden includes Cedrus deodara, copper beech, pin oaks, maples, ginkos, azaleas, rhododendrons, dogwoods and nyssas.

During Easter 1995, Rodger and Wai Davidson, of Davidson’s Nurseries at Galston, in Sydney, purchased Windyridge to accommodate their expanding collection of cold climate plants. Work commenced under Wai’s supervision to transform Windyridge into a grand garden. After tree maintenance work, Landscape Architect Gordon Sykes was retained to terrace and plant a vast grassy slope and give substance to the new owners’ vision.

Mount Wilson is just two hours northwest of Sydney, 3,000 feet (1050m) above sea level and ringed by cool green rainforests.

Facilities

Barbeque Family Friendly Lawn / Gardens Pet Friendly Picnic Area Public Toilet

Activities

Walks

Rates

From AU$10.00

Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
Access to clean beautiful toilets nestled in the gardens.
Cool climate nursery on site so you can purchase some of the rare varieties featured in the garden.
Such as japanese maples, rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, succulents and other cool climate plants.