Prior to the arrival of European citizens, the Area was the meeting place of the four major tribes in the Sydney region of Darug, Gandangara, Eora and Tharawal.
The park's initial concept and design was designed by Eric Black, a former Engineer and City Planner who wanted a green space that was calming and full of beauty.
The park, which stretches over 9.2 hectares of land, has become a top destination for visitors from all over the world, with a variety of beauties present in every corner.
In September 2015, Auburn Botanical Gardens was listed on the National Trust Register, confirming its status as a place of high historical and conservation value.
Credit: Cumberland City Council
In the center of the garden, there is a formal area that includes a reflection pool, pergola, and a rose garden filled with flowers that bloom all year round, creating a soothing and enchanting atmosphere.
Not only that, the Auburn Botanical Gardens also has three sections depicting the native 'Australian' experience—the Forest Theatre, the Native and Billabong Gardens, and the Australian Rainforest.
Each corner of the park has a different charm, pampering visitors with authentic natural scenery.
To the west of Auburn Botanical Gardens, there is a Native and Rainforest Garden which is a popular venue for a variety of organized events, including weddings and civil ceremonies, as well as wedding photography.
The park offers views of native plants and trees around a shady billabong, surrounded by shrubs and grassy areas.
Billabong at Auburn Botanic Gardens Credit: SBS Indonesian - RickyO
The Fauna Reserve, located near the Avenue of Remembrance and the Native and Rainforest Garden, opened in 1994.
The fauna reserve was home to the native flora and fauna of the Auburn area before the region was developed.
Visitors can see a variety of native animals, such as the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Red-necked Wallaby, Brackish Wallaby, Emu, and Common Wombat, which live freely in the open.
Within the park, there is also an aviary or aviary that displays a wide variety of bird species from different parts of the world. The aviary was opened in 1988 and supported by the Commonwealth Government as the Bicentennial Project.
There are four separate themed areas:
The Asian Aviary, with birds from Asia,
The Rainforest Aviary with tropical birds from New South Wales and Queensland, The Outback Aviary with birds typical of Central and Northern Australia, and
The Woodlands Aviary featuring birds from the Australian jungle.
Near the Avenue of Remembrance, right in the middle of the park, is the Scented Garden, a garden designed to indulge visitors' sense of smell. The Scented Garden is filled with floral scents such as Frangipani, Lavender, and Sage, making it a very special place.
Within the park is also The Undercover Wedding Pavilion and the Reflection Pool, which further adds to its beauty.
Amid a landscape filled with blooming flowers, the Undercover Wedding Pavilion sits between rows of Liquid Amber Trees and garden walls, —a quiet place that whispers romance and serenity.
From the Pavilion, lies the gracefully stretched Reflection Pool, flanked by towering pine trees that stand like sentinels on either side. The pine at the end of that pond is a descendant of the ancient Stone Pine from the Lone Pine Cemetery in Gallipoli, which carries with it a piece of history.
The Reflection Pool shows its full beauty during the autumn months.
Reflection Pool at Auburn Botanic Gardens Credit: SBS Indonesian - RickyO
This hidden gem is decorated with arch railings and David Austin roses, with a variety of colors and scents.
The Sunken Rose Garden is especially beautiful between October and January, when the roses reach their peak bloom, creating a tapestry of colors and scents that captivate everyone who passes them.
An interesting part of the Auburn Botanical Gardens is the Japanese Garden in the style of Ryoan-ji. It is one of the most desirable parts, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Lake at Japanese Garden - Auburn Botanic Gardens Credit: SBS Indonesian - RickyO
Cherry blossoms, which are highly symbolic in Japanese culture, symbolize the beauty and impermanence of life.
Auburn Botanic Gardens is open to the public and can be visited free of charge for local residents except on certain celebratory days for which admission fees may apply.
