Bells Line of Road via Bilpin, NSW, 2758 Ph: (02) 4567 3000 www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au/your-visit/whats-on/

The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah sits on a basalt peak 1000 metres above sea level in the World Heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains. The Garden is home to thousands  of species of cool climate and southern hemisphere plants. As well as the many beautiful gardens and rainforest walks, the Garden runs events and workshop for all ages to inspire love for plants.

1 June to 31 August 2012

Serpent Stories
Go on a family quest discovering rainbow serpents and megafauna and then hop through time to discover modern Australian animals. A self guided family activity that takes about an hour to complete. Why not combine with a picnic or BBQ for a fun filled family day out?
Time: 10:15am to 5pm daily
Cost: $3.50 per map
Where: Map available from the Visitor Centre
Enquiries: Phone 4567 3000 or email

1 June 2012

Fascinating Fungi
Don Goves and Ray Kearney from the Sydney Fungal Studies Group will present a day of fungal fun. Discover the fascinating world of lichens and their intimate relationship between algae and fungi and learn all about truffles, stinkhorns and medicinal fungi.
Time:   Lecture 1: 11am to 12pm
           Lecture 2: 1pm to 2pm
Cost: $10.00 per person ($9 for Friends of the Gardens)
Where: Waratah Education Centre
Bookings: Essential - phone 4567 3000 or email

1 June to 17 June 2012

Fascinating Fungal Display
The Sydney Fungal Studies Group present a colourful photographic display of the fascinating world of Fungi from stinkhorns to glow in the dark rainforest fungi. The display will incorporate a sculptural exhibition of exquisite local fungi by Blue Mountains artsist Marion Westmacott.
Time: *9am to 5pm daily (*9.30am on weekends and public holidays)
Cost: Free event
Where: The Visitor Centre,
Enquiries: Phone 4567 3000 or email

2 June 2012

Blue Mountains Film Festival Encore screening comes into the Garden
For the first time, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is hosting an after hours film night with a showing of the best shorts from last year's Blue Mountains Film Festival.

See all of the finalist films and festival winners from the 2011 Blue Mountains Film Festival in one screening! From 7pm on Saturday 2 June the theatre in the World Heritage Exhibition Centre will become cosy with cushions and visitors can enjoy some amazing short films.
Cost: Tickets are only $10 and include a glass of wine, beer tea or coffee. NOTE: Tickets are restricted to 18+
Time: 7-9pm with a short interval.
Enquiries: Bookings on 02 4567 3000

5 Jul 2012

Music, Plants & Culture
Join Tony Lennon and Brenden Moore for some Music, Plants and Cultural fun. Create your own musical instruments and play along with our didgeridoo expert who will share Aboriginal stories and guide you through the forest. Discover how to use plants to make your own musical instrument.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $15.00 per child ($13.50 for Friends of the Gardens). Ages 5 to 12 years. Younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult.
Where: Waratah Education Centre
Bookings: Essential: phone 4567 3000 or email

12 July 2012

Chinese Jewellery Making
Join an adventure into China these school holidays. Follow the Plant Explorer's Trail through the plants of China and collect some of their treasures. Weave your way through stories and the ancient art of Chinese knotting.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $15.00 per child. Aged 5 to 12 years. Younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult.
Where: Waratah Education Centre,
Bookings: Essential - phone 4567 3000 or email