The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Wattle Garden

Relax, walk and picnic among hundreds of Acacia species.

Different varieties of wattles, in bloom

This picnic area is known for vibrant winter colour and features around 300 of the known 950 species of Acacia, including Australia’s floral emblem Acacia pycnantha.

There are over 1300 Acacias worldwide with 960 of these being native to Australia, the most notable of them all being the Golden Wattle. The main flowering period is August, however there are usually some wattles in flower throughout the year.

Wattles are found across the Australian continent and their colours have inspired our green and gold sports teams’ uniforms.

Several barbecue settings, a picnic shelter and toilet facilities are available. Planted shade trees are Sydney Blue Gums (Eucalyptus saligna).

Different varieties of wattles, in bloom

The main flowering period for wattles is August, however there are usually some wattles in flower throughout the year.

 

Close up of wattle in bloom
Wattle garden with acacia in flower, and small lake
Wattle

Wonderful wattles

Wattles are well recognised for their fluffy, bright yellow, sweet smelling blooms, arranged in dense rounded or elongated clusters.