Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens Incorporated
ABN 68 635 660 218

A proposed central botanic garden
for residents of the Southern Highlands of NSW

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FOUR SEASONS IN A COLD CLIMATE

A unique botanic gardens presenting a balance between the historical site of Bong Bong Common, horticultural and natural landscapes, a nature reserve and passive recreation, all situated on the riparian corridor along the banks of the Wingecarribee River.

General Aims
to create a central passive recreation area and maximise the benefits of the existing green space by bringing together the Bong Bong Common and Suttor Road Reserve linked to Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
	to protect the green zone and ensure the separation is maintained between the towns of Moss Vale and Bowral
to protect the historic importance of Bong Bong Common and preservation of the site	Obelisk to mark the site of the Military Station and township of Bong Bong surveyed in 1821
	to be an arboretum, a collection of trees, with a mix of exotic and native species endemic to the area
to be financially viable with essential ongoing support from the community

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Contact Information

Telephone 02 4861 4899 FAX 02 4861 4599
Street Address 399 Bong Bong Street, BOWRAL, NSW AUSTRALIA 2576
Postal address PO Box 1840 BOWRAL NSW AUSTRALIA 2576
Electronic mail shbg@cwebb.com.au