Nooroo means 'shady place' and was built and planted in 1880 by William Hay whose original work gives the garden its air of maturity. The house was built from local pit-sawn timber and is typical of its period.
Since 1992, the Barrett family have lovingly maintained the existing garden and created large new garden rooms that are sympathetic to the original garden.
The garden boasts amazing Autumn colour from the original oaks, chestnuts and ash (some of which are over 140 years old) augmented by a wide variety of maples and other deciduous trees.
*Itinerary:
7:00am - 8:00am - Home pick up service (within our advertised pick up area)
8:15am - Depart Kariong
10:15am - 11:00am - Morning tea stop at Bilpin Fruit Bowl (included - fresh apple pie served with a tea or coffee)
11:45am - 2:00pm - Free time to enjoy Nooroo Garden & a picnic lunch
Comfort stop on the return trip
5:00pm - Arrive back at Kariong
5:00 - 6:00pm - Home drop off service (within our advertised area)
*Times are approximations only & subject to change
Tour Price & Inclusions:
$135 - Includes:
Home pick up & drop off service (within our advertised pick up/drop off area)
Transport to & from Mount Wilson
Morning tea at Bilpin Fruit Bowl
Entrance fee into Nooroo Garden + complimentary tea/coffee
Picnic lunch (wrap or sandwich, bottled water & juice)
Although this garden is very accessible, this tour may not be suitable for those with limited mobility & fitness as the ground may be uneven in places & there are a few steps scattered throughout.
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