Eryldene Historic House and Garden

Gordon, NSW, 2072

Eryldene Historic House and Garden

Come and enjoy Eryldene's magical garden that was designed more than 100 years ago. Professor EG Waterhouse and Hardy Wilson teamed to create a garden planned as an extension to the house; divided into a series of connected outdoor rooms. Eryldene is now famous for its glorious camellias plus azaleas and other cottage garden plants and the original towering gums, jacarandas and maples.

Regular Opening Times

In 2024, we are holding regular Open Friday Garden Tours (first Friday each month) alongside other special events. Open Fridays will be held on April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th and October 4th..

*Always check our website for the latest opening times and event listings*

Entry Fee: $12

General Ticket Prices: Adult - $12, Eryldene Members - Free, Concession - $10, Family - $20, Children under 12 - free.

For more information & bookings: https://www.eryldene.org.au

Open Garden Friday Tours 2024 - Tickets are from $25; Senior, Concessions & Family discount available (price includes garden tour and morning tea).

Eryldene is run by volunteers and is not open every day - please check our website and Instagram for updates.

Warning: Uneven surfaces, Trip hazards

Location & Contact Info

  • 17 McIntosh Street
  • Gordon, NSW, 2072

Note: Free parking in commuter car park a short stroll away on corner of McIntosh Street and Werona Road.

Local Climate Zone: 10 - Warm Temperate

Summer avg. Max: 26°C Winter avg. Min: 8°C
Avg Frost Days:2
 
Annual Rainfall avg: 1334mm. Summer avg. 377mm.
No. of rainy days: 53 Winter avg. 278mm.

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Garden Guide

The Gardens at Eryldene Historic House will be open between 10:00am and 12:00 noon on the first Friday of each month from April to October 2024.

Eryldene will also be hosting a family Twilight Jazz event on 17th March 2024. BYO picnic, rug and cha ...

Fridays in the Garden - First Friday of the month

FRIDAYS IN THE GARDEN - 2024

Dates: 5 April, 3 May, 7 June, 5 July, 2 August, 6 September and 4 October from 10:00am to 12 noon.

Discover one of the hidden gems of Sydney's North Shore. Eryldene is the former home of Professor E.G. Waterhouse and his family. The house was built and its garden created early last century and there you will find one of Australia's most important collections of camellias. Professor Waterhouse was internationally recognised for his huge contribution to the 'camellia world' and lived in the house until his death in 1977. The Eryldene Trust now opens the house and garden for events and tours.

Take a tour with one of the garden volunteers and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

Learn about how we're adapting our garden to cope with the changing climate.

Ticketing link to tours only which include admission and morning tea.

Tickets are also available at the gate on the day for General Admission $12; Concession $10; Family $20; Eryldene Members - Free Admission. (These rates do not include Morning tea and tour.)  More Info »

Mothers' Day Teas 11th-12th May

Join us for the Mother's Day Weekend at Eryldene in 2024.

Eryldene and tea are synonymous: the tea bush, Camellia sinensis, is part of the camellia family, and one of the many camellias growing at Eryldene. Look for it near the pigeon house - its small creamy flowers are usually open in May/June. The gentle pastime of 'taking tea' at Eryldene allows time to enjoy the ambience of this exquisite place and the good company of friends and family, and to indulge in the delicacies of teas past.

After exploring our beautiful historic gardens, enjoy one of our famous teas on either:

Saturday: 1:00pm or 3:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm

Bookings are essential as places are limited.  More Info »

Visitor Comments

Wonderful place the garden sure shows it is loved
Juliet - March 2017
Visited the Garden yesterday albeit on a rather cold day and camellia blooms not at their best but certainly a vast variety. House tour was VERY well presented with lots of personal Waterhouse information. Great Ikebana elegant & interesting arrangements throughout by the hand of Jenny Goodwin-Sogetsu School. Maureen Brown-RHS
Maureen - June 2016
A such beautiful place. Thank you
Mary - June 2015

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