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Cockington Green Gardens is one of Canberra’s premier privately owned and operated tourist attractions. Since opening in 1979, Cockington Green Gardens has delighted visitors young and old. Experience family fun at one of Australia’s most charming and unusual tourist attractions. Venture into the fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings currently featuring 30 different countries, set within beautifully landscaped gardens.

Other features include; a licensed Garden Café, Free BBQS and 2 Gift shops.

Named as one of the top ten must-do experiences in Canberra by Experience Oz, we are an attraction not to be missed!

What’s On Admission Prices

Opening Times

Doors open at 9:30am

Last Entry time 4.15pm
with viewing available until 5.00pm

Minimum viewing time recommended is 1.5 hours

Open 7 days a week

Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day

The display may be closed in the event of extreme weather.

Parking

Cockington Green Gardens is located at Gold Creek Village, a convenient 10 minute drive from the Canberra City Centre.

Free car and coach parking is available onsite.

Public Transport

Public transport to and from Cockington Green is available;

Action Buses

Phone: 13 17 10

See their online trip planner here.

Local bus service operates daily. Options include taking Rapid Bus No’s 2, 3 or 4 from the City to Belconnen Interchange, then bus route 24 weekdays and weekends to Federation Square. Alternatively, take Light Rail from the City (Alinga Street Station) to Gungahlin Town Centre and the 24 bus from platform 3 to Federation Square.

ACTCabs

Phone: 02 6280 0077 or book online here.

What you’ll find at Cockington Green

Onsite Facilities

Picnic area
Free gas BBQ’s
Playground
Cockington Green is a wheelchair and walker accessible display. This access is available any time by request. The wheelchair entrance is located beside the main ticket entrance. For assistance please phone 1800 627273 or enquire within.
The granite paths and walk ways through the gardens are all accommodating for a variety of equipment.
Cafe wheelchair access is available entering via the Rose Room.
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available for hire for a small fee.
Cockington Green Gardens has disability bathroom facilities that are located near our Garden Cafe entry.

Shop and Cafe

Garden Café

Licenced café within the park

Open 10-4pm

Souvenir Shop

Located at entry for reasonably priced souvenirs, gifts and plants.

Rose Room

Indoor miniature displays, speciality gifts, miniatures and models.