Autumn colours set to shine on Garden Trail

Three Guyra Gardens will be open on May 1st
22nd Apr 2025

The inaugural New England Autumn Garden Trail, organised by the New England Garden Festival (NEGF) team begins next week, inviting garden enthusiasts to travel across five country towns in the beautiful New England region in five days.
Twelve cold climate, private gardens will be open to visitors beginning in Uralla on April 29th before heading north and concluding in Tenterfield on May 3rd.
The inaugural Autumn Garden Trail is based on the highly successful Spring Garden Trail that was introduced as part of the NEGF last year.
Guyra will be on show on Thursday May 1st with Derek and Fiona Smith’s garden ‘Kenilworth’ open at 134 Falconer St, Guyra;  ‘Roseville’ by Tony Duke at 157 Llangothlin Rd, Guyra; and Julie & Kerry Gittoes’ property ‘Binna Burra’ at 25 Elm St, Guyra.
Visitors are also encouraged to take the opportunity to visit Black Mountain Nursery, the highest nursery in Australia, specialising in cool climate plants.
Highlights include the special opening of the photographically famous, Gostwyck Chapel near Uralla, an Autumn Tree bus trip around Armidale and spending a special day in Glen Innes at the Celtic Festival.
Before the Garden Trail commences, visitors are also welcome to visit Walcha on Monday just to experience the natural vibrant colour within this cool climate town.
A uniform entry fee of $10 per garden will be charged, with money raised in each town going to Can Assist or another designated local charity group, ensuring the communities benefit from this event.
Gardens will be open from 9.30am – 2.00pm. Tickets for each garden can be pre-purchased online through the New England Garden Festival website: https://negf.com.au/2025-new-england-autumn-garden-trail/ or by cash at the garden gate. Email info@negf.com.au with any questions.