Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden is a 123-hectare botanical garden located in St Ives, Sydney, Australia.

Established in 1966 by John Wrigley on behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council, it opened to the public in 1968 by Sir Roden Cutler VC, then Governor of New South Wales.

The garden features a variety of Australian native plants, including cycads, mossy ponds, ferns, and flowering plants such as waratahs, banksias, and grevilleas. There are several notable features within the garden, including Lamberts Clearing, a green space perfect for picnics, and the Fern House, which houses a captivating collection of ferns and cycads. The Knoll Garden is a bush garden adorned with native plants, and Mueller Track is a scenic path leading to the valley below the car park. The garden also has two creeks, Ku-ring-gai Creek and Tree Fern Gully Creek, which create beautiful water features, including a serene lake at Whipbird Gully.

The garden's nursery offers a wide selection of native plants for purchase, along with expert advice on the best plants for different environments. Additionally, Caley's Pavilion, a picturesque function room named after botanist George Caley, is available for private events.

The garden has historical significance as it was established by John Wrigley in 1966 and opened to the public in 1968 by Sir Roden Cutler VC. It pays tribute to Australian history and nature.

The garden hosts an annual Wildflower & Garden Festival on the last Sunday