The BEST Native Plants in Balaclava NSW

For more than 40 years, Wariapendi Nursery has been an integral part of the Australian Horticulture Industry, renowned for its pioneering native plant production systems and revegetation techniques. Located in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Wariapendi Nursery offers a comprehensive service to those seeking sustainable landscape project outcomes. With the necessary resources, commitment, and expertise, Wariapendi guarantees successful projects that will benefit our natural ecology. Take advantage of their experience and dedication to creating sustainable landscapes and gardens.

Welcome to Wollongong Botanic Garden! We officially opened to the public in January 1971. Visit us to explore amazing open spaces, learn about conservation and sustainable living, or just relax and take in some of nature’s finest work.

During the mid 80's the need for a permanent park to house the wild sourced Grevillea plant collection became necessary. These plants had been collected and grown in pots by the Grevillea Study Group of the Australian Plant Society. The Sydney and Canberra Botanic Gardens became interested in the valuable scientific collection and an approach was made to Wollongong City Council to secure a lease over land owned by the Council. Park Manager Ray Brown then designed the layout of the park and undertook the daunting construction task of building the infrastructure for the 2.4ha park that you see today - a most impressive achievement! IN 2022 the Park become a Botanic Garden.