Wendy's Secret Garden

Clark Park, Lavender Street
Lavender Bay NSW 2060

(02) 9936 8100
info@wendyssecretgarden.org.au

https://www.wendyssecretgarden.org.au/

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One of the most spectacular public gardens in Sydney, Wendy’s Secret Garden has been continuously created like a giant living painting since 1992, by Wendy Whiteley, artist in her own right, and wife and muse of Australia's eminent artist, Brett Whiteley.

In October 2015, what began as a guerilla garden was safeguarded, when North Sydney Council was granted a 30+30 year lease of Wendy's Secret Garden by the NSW Government.

Wendy’s Secret Garden – which is no longer a secret! – is nestled in Lavender Bay, just a short walk from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is a haven where locals and visitors can explore the tiered gardens with flowering plants, as well as views to the Harbour Bridge. Explore pathways that reveal striking sculptures that range from fine works to rustic pieces. Enjoy a picnic or relax at one of the tables or benches.

To learn more about Wendy's Garden, visit wendyssecretgarden.org.au

Image credit: Jason Busch

Getting Here

The garden hides amongst the Lavender Bay Parklands, which are an attractive part of Sydney Harbour– with lovely views, and, as many visitors say – a special feeling of peace and tranquillity.

At the moment there aren’t any sign posts which show directions to the garden. Best thing to do is track Wendy’s Garden Lavender Bay from Google Maps.

Lavender Bay is part of the Lower North Shore suburbs some 3 klms north of the Sydney CBD. Located in Lavender Street, Lavender Bay, the Parklands are a 5 to 10-minute walk from North Sydney or Milsons Point railway stations or a 10 to 15-minute harbourside walk from Milsons Point or McMahons Point ferry wharves.

Adjacent to the garden in Harbourview Crescent is the Kirribilli Club.

Once you get to the garden, the easiest way to find the main entrance is to look for the massive Moreton Bay fig tree right outside Wendy’s 4-storey home with its distinctive white tower.

For more information, visit https://www.wendyssecretgarden.org.au/location/

More Information

Wendy's Garden is not wheelchair accessible. There are steep inclines and a range of steps. Visitors with limited mobility may only access the uppermost sections of the garden via Clark Park.

The garden has recently undergone improvements to make the space more welcoming and accessible. A series of ramps have been added within the garden to allow visitors to navigate the garden’s levels with greater ease and gain access to the garden’s lower areas.

Seating is available at various locations across the site.