Invitation to join us! Phillips Landing Women’s Group Visit Auburn Botanical Gardens Japanese Garden In Cherry Blossom Time Thursday 25 August 2011, 10.00am All Welcome Meet at the Captains Club at 10am Or at the Japanese Garden – Corner of Chisholm and Chiswick Roads, Auburn, at 10.30am. There is plenty of free parking available. RSVP – last day is Wed 24 August. Please me know if you are coming to the Gardens or Lunch or Both If you need transport please contact Ingrid PL Women’s Group – Auburn Botanical Gardens – Page 1 of 4 Visit to Japanese Gardens – 25 August 2011 After our visit to the Gardens, join us for lunch in the Bistro of the Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club 181 Chisholm Rd Auburn NSW 2144 100 metres south of the Auburn Botanical Gardens Ph: 9646 3736 ************************************** Any questions? Contact Ingrid 9744 6623,
[email protected] PL Women’s Group – Auburn Botanical Gardens – Page 2 of 4 Visit to Japanese Gardens – 25 August 2011 Auburn Botanical Garden The Auburn Botanic Gardens was opened in 1977 and since then has become a popular attraction for local residents and visitors alike. The gardens are set on 9.2 hectares of lush parklands and feature a Japanese Garden with traditional style Japanese landscaping that include a waterfall, decorative bridges and ornamental trees set around a large lake. There is also a Japanese Bonsai Garden but this is temporarily closed. Other highlights of the botanical garden are: All areas of the gardens are wheel-chair accessible Fauna Reserve with native animals such as kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and emus Sunken Rose Garden with roses flowering throughout October and November.