E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens

E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens

The duck pond at E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens at Caringbah South in suburban Sydney NSW Australia is legendary. Families love going there on weekends, and during the week, large numbers of people visit to enjoy the tranquil reserve, and the beautiful pond and it's duck inhabitants. Joined in recent years by the ibis, which has migrated from parts much further afield in large numbers into Sydney after their own habitat became untenable for their continued existence. Areas all over Sydney now host the invading wader bird, the ibis. I find them intriguing, and at E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, they seem to fit in well with the duck population. Every gets a meal, all the animals are content in each other's company. Using our cameras, we are looking at parklands with interesting flora and fauna all over Sydney, in an on-going series of short films we intend to keep producing. I hope you enjoy this relaxing look at the duck pond that's integral to the famous E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, in what's one of my favourite parklands located in Sydney.

Camellia Gardens -Caringbah

Camellia Gardens is such a great place to take the family. Just follow the winding paths and you'll find landscaped gardens, waterfalls, rain forest, duck pond , a rose garden and playgrounds. You'll see and smell beautiful flowers depending on what season you visit. Autumn and winter is best for the camellia bloom and during summer you'll smell the roses. We were there during springtime , when the spring annuals are in bloom. There are plenty of seats along the pathway, so if your tired just take a seat and enjoy the tranquility. Keep your eyes on the trees for the flying foxes and bird life. Just be careful as the garden is set on a hill so some steps are a little steep. They were just setting up for a wedding , Wow, what a great place to get married and take lovely wedding pictures, just check with the Sutherland council for info and bookings. There are toilets, bubbler and a barbeque with picnic tables. The tea house sells snacks drinks and ice creams as well.

cost
free

location
104 President Avenue, Caringbah South

soundtrack
Funny Song -Bensound
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Camellia gardens, Sydney Australia

Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve - Sutherland Shire Council

Set amongst natural bushland with tall, captivating tree canopies, this enticing and hidden gem is one to behold and treasure! The suspended timber deck with amble tables and seating, provides a uniqueness for all to enjoy, unseen in most reserves. Adjacent to the extensive deck is a state of the art all-access BBQ, shelter and seating areas.

The rejuvenation of the picnic and pond areas was an initiative undertaken by Sutherland Shire Council which aimed to improve BBQ, seating, tables and shelter facilities, together with creating a pathway system with new all-ability access routes to reach these areas. This aim was achieved with the highest quality workmanship and will be enjoyed for years to come.

The works undertaken included environmental safeguards, set out and level control, demolition, excavation, drainage, concrete pathways, furniture and BBQ installation, sandstone retaining walls, timber decking, electrical connections to the BBQ and planting.

Established in 1969, as a tribute to Sir Joseph Banks, and covering 2.2 hectares, the Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve is one of only a few specialised gardens in Sydney devoted entirely to Australian native plants.