About Us

About Wollongong and the Illawarra

There are many sights to see in the Wollongong area. Situated an easy 1.5-hour drive from the Sydney CBD, Wollongong has a lot of hidden treasures. Excellent surfing beaches, scenic bush walks, and magnificent lookouts are all within 15 minutes of the Wollongong City Centre.

For Gardeners there are many attractive sights - most being free or a modest donation for the upkeep of the grounds. The Wollongong Botanic Gardens, open 7 days

The Rhododendron Gardens at Mt Pleasant, open weekends and some weekdays.

Puckey's Reserve, a nature walk next to North Wollongong Beach

Mt Keira, lookout and walking tracks for all levels

Nan Tien Temple, with its beautiful grounds (closed Mondays)

Minnamurra Rainforest, with its walkways and waterfall, open most days of the year.

About Our Club

The West Wollongong Garden Club was established in 1975 to bring together people with a mutual love of gardening and the environment. The Club's focus is on the exchange of ideas and the promotion of gardening as a rewarding pastime.

Visitors are very welcome to attend our monthly meetings and anyone is welcome to join the Club. Membership entitles you to receive our monthly newsletter, Folk and Flowers, and to participate in our activities. There are a variety of activities organized throughout the year. These include:

• Regular monthly guest speakers from nurseries, government and environmental groups, plant societies and experts in related fields;

• Bus trips organized to local and State places of interest;

• Visits to community gardens and projects;

• Visits to members gardens; and

• Plant stalls, where cuttings and plants are exchanged.

Click here for a summary of the club rules --> Club Rules. A more complete list and details are available from the Membership Secretary when you join.

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