Garden 2 - ‘Oke’s Camellias’
116 Broughton Vale Rd, Berry
Owner: Graeme
Type: Rural
Features:
Illawarra Rose Society
Cake Stall
Parking in paddock across the street
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Graeme has been cultivating this remarkable 4-acre plant collector’s garden for over 45 years. The garden boasts more than 800 individually tagged Camellias, along with Maples, Azaleas, Magnolias, Pieris hedges, and a Wollemi pine. Remnant rainforest blends with original trees from the old dairy farm days, as well as bromeliads, succulents, and a rose garden.
It’s a garden that rewards slow wandering and close looking. Join the garden tour to hear about Graeme's international plant collecting adventures and specimens, including the rare yellow camellia.
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Getting there
Use our detailed map to navigate the festival with ease, featuring all garden locations, parking areas, and facilities.
Parking: Roadside and/or paddock parking is provided at or near each garden.
Accessibility: Note that wheelchair access may be limited in some areas.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be available at Gardens 3 & 7.
Toilets: Toilets are available in town at Apex Park, Mark Radium Park, Berry Showground, Alexandra Street (disabled accessibility) and Garden 3.
Conditions: No pets allowed. Photos are welcome, but please ask for permission before posting online. Business ventures like photography workshops require written approval.