It has been developed substantially by a non-profit company of volunteers. Over 2000 different species of plants have been planted in the developed areas. Most of these plants are Australian natives. This tour will give you a glimpse of the extent our Gardens. This garden was established in 1994.
Proteas are native to South Africa.
They are members of the Proteaceae family, which originated on the Gondwana supercontient, when Australia was joined to South Africa, South America and India. The Hunter Region Botanic gardens cultivates many rare and endangered plants. A major threat to the Australian flora is land clearing. Botanic gardens assist plant conservation by undertaking research and growing and conserving the seeds of rare and endangered plants. The Grevillea Garden was started in 1989.