[2024 Milsons Point Attraction] Travel Guide for Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden (Updated Oct)
Gardens
Botanical Gardens
Address:
Lavender St, Lavender Bay NSW 2060, Australia
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
+61 2 9936 8100
A Hidden Oasis in Sydney
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Wendy’s Secret Garden is a magical spot nestled in the heart of Lavender Bay, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city. Surrounded by lush greenery, quirky sculptures, and vibrant flowers, this hidden gem boasts stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Whether you’re a nature lover or simply seeking tranquility, this garden feels like a whimsical retreat. Best of all, it’s free to explore, and it’s open every day! It’s a perfect spot for a picnic, photography, or a moment of reflection, making it a must-visit for those who appreciate hidden urban sanctuaries.
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Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
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This urban secret garden is quite a lush and cool place to wander on a hot day, with plentiful greenery and tantalising views of the city. When you climb out you will find the former home of Wendy and the late Brett Whiteley and see why, after his death in 1992, she opted to clean up this piece of unused railway land neglected by Transport NSW. What I liked about it was it felt organic and less planned and intentional than other gardens. It has an eccentric series of interwoven paths running through it which defies you seeing all of it in an orderly fashion, instead inviting you to partake of it organically. It’s also littered with nooks and resting spots. The screams of children on Luna Park Sydney’s neighbouring Big Dipper added a strange, otherworldly eeriness to the experience.