Auburn Botanic Gardens

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Updated 15 May 2026

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Auburn Botanic Gardens is a dog-friendly park in Auburn.

Dog rules

Dogs are permitted on-leash under the NSW Companion Animals Act. Cumberland City Council's Companion Animals Policy states dogs must be under effective control and on a leash in all public places except designated off-leash parks. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of playgrounds, food preparation areas, sports fields, school grounds, and wildlife protection areas. This venue is not a designated off-leash park. (Source: Cumberland City Council — Companion Animals Policy, cumberland.nsw.gov.au.)

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Chisholm Rd &, Chiswick Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia

Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

★★★★★4 months ago

Nice walkways and cycle tracks. Ample parking. Good place to see plenty of peacocks. The Japanese garden was closed by the time we arrived, so plan in advance if you plan to visit the gardens

★★★★4 months ago

If you are in the Cumberland council is free to enter. I would always go early morning, usually only a few people in the garden. Is a very big garden, the Japanese garden is very pretty some people would picnic there. They always have a floral garden and native animal part. You can see peacocks roaming around sometimes they would be outside the garden, there are few emus, also some wallabies and 1 wombat. Please visit the animals. Have some parking outside and also park area like playground and bbq area for families.

★★★★★8 months ago

A stunning hidden gem in the middle of Greater Sydney. Worth a day to explore, absorb and appreciate. Parking was a minor issue, but we attended on a Tuesday during a big week-long Cherry blossom event. So wasn't impossible to get parking, but Saturday or Sunday would have been crazy for crowds. The staff were really helpful and friendly, book your tickets early and have them ready before you arrive. We did find the information about getting around the Japanese gardens lacking in details. One could have been directed down the express (much shorter) path instead of the full length path. The Japanese garden is beautiful and worth a visit with a good quality zoom lens camera to capture all of the magic. Would come again for a longer visit outside of the Cherry tree event. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy the sunshine. So much to see here

★★★★★5 months ago

Beautiful botanical gardens with lots of animals to spot as you wander through. The fauna is beautifully kept, lush and well cared for, making it a real pleasure to explore. It truly feels true blue Australia—relaxed, natural, and full of life. A great place to slow down and enjoy nature.

★★★★★6 months ago

Auburn Botanic Gardens is an amazing place to come and relax. The gardens are easy to navigate and welcoming to all. After coming up from Sydney, this is a great place to stop and stretch your legs and get some fresh air and sun. Plenty of nature and native wildlife to see; the Japanese Gardens are particularly nice to look at.

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