Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden — Attraction in Sydney

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It is one of the best urban sanctuaries that is pretty much an open secret of Sydney. I have been here a few times now and love it every time I come here.

Some key highlights & tips: It is within walking distance from Milsons Point Train station or Milsons Point Wharf by ferry through Lavender Bay. It is possible to get here by car, but street parking may be limited. I highly recommend wearing a good pair of walking shoes. While it is not a difficult hike in the garden or to & from public transport, a comfy pair of shoes will make the trip here more enjoyable. Every season provides a different experience when visiting the garden. There are flowering plants that flower at different times of the year. Also, there are sculptures in the garden. The garden has multiple entrances. Look out for the various entry points. It has never been crowded for the times I have visited. Though, at times, you may bump into couples doing wedding shoots or hiring a section of the garden for a garden wedding. There are seats along the walkways and at the bottom of the garden, tables & seats as well. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic rugs. I have also seen other visitors bring a book to read or have lunch in the garden. As the garden has slopes and stairs to access different parts of the garden, it is not wheelchair or pram friendly. A visit here can span between half hour to 2 hours (depending on how you like to spend your time here). From the top of the garden and parts of the walkways, it has one of the best views of the Harbour Bridge.

From what I have read, this garden is maintained by volunteers, and they are truly doing an amazing job. I highly recommend visiting this amazing, not so...

A late & rushed visit to this secret garden on Sun 10 Sep recently. This garden has been featured on quite a few gardening shows & articles. Quiet & tranquil it is Not! Abuts the Luna Park in one corner - as such you can hear the shrieks & screams of park patrons on joy rides. Views from the top & through the canopy of trees & foliage is a visual treat.

It looks like an ordinary palm fringed narrow long park from the road & the hint to what's hidden beyond - a sheer drop into the embankment - is the wild brush turkeys' sudden appearance chasing each other onto the road!

The address on google is Lavender St but a quicker entry is opposite Kirribilli RSL Club on Harbourview Crescent. From here - it is a pretty steep narrow path with rustic branch balustrade to hold on to - zigzags haphazardly down to the old railway line over the fence. It feels like being deep in forest canopy except for the noise from Luna Park, glimpses of water views & fringed by residences.

Dotted with whimsical & often kitsch artworks & sculptures - some good & some whatever??, garden is very engaging nevertheless...There are table/chair settings for picnic here & there but bring wipes to clean them first! No sign of toilets. Possible wheelchair access from another point of entry but be prepared for uphill return.

Appreciate the mammoth effort over the years to transform what must have been a fairly barren rocky terrain into a fertile cool oasis with huge Moreton Bay figs & shade loving underplantings. Have to vist again & spend more time. But an hour at...