Cockington Green Gardens ACT, Australia

Last year we visited Cockington Green Garden during Easter. We had an idea what to see there but what we saw was simply amazing.

 
 
As usual, we visited with our local friends from the Garran community as part of our volunteering program. We had booked our tickets in advance and reached there at 9.30 sharp.

The garden features miniature replicas of buildings and landmarks from the different states of Australia.

A wonderful of course watching these lovely miniature houses and surroundings with actual swimming pools, lakes, trees.

Caulfield Grammarians Football Club (CGFC), is in Victoria, but look at this football grounds, don't you think as if you were at the actual playground?

Dolls House
Picnic Area
Rose Room
Coffee Shop
Miniature Steam Train Rides

 

And a ride on the miniature steam train
Or a view of the 34-room dolls house
Or enjoy homemade scones in the Garden Cafe.

 

Free BBQs

Playground

Gift Shops

Have a train ride

International Buildings:

The miniature buildings from over 30 countries,

Here's a detailed look at buildings from other countries

 
Scotland's Braemer Castle
Peru's Machu Picchu is all set within landscaped gardens and also includes a miniature steam train ride.
New Zealand: Treaty House

 
Norway: Borgund Stave Church
Peru: Machu Picchu
Philippines: Torogan Maranao
Dapotap from Republic of Korea
Seokgatap Pagodas
Braemar Castle from Scotland

 
And many more as shown below.

All these models are crafted by a team of experts and sponsored by concerned embassies or agencies/organizations from the represented countries.

There is a set scale of reconstruction of these buildings as these models are mostly built to a 1:18 scale.

However, a few like Machu Picchu, are at a 1:100 scale.

There are attractions and other Features for children:

Miniature Steam Train Ride which is one of the popular attractions for visitors to explore the gardens and international display.

Waverley Dolls House: A 34-room Georgian-style doll house on display in the Rose Room.

Rose Room: Features the Waverley Doll's House, the "Chester Shops" and other exhibits, including miniature bottle displays.

A private collection of dolls

Normally it takes two hours to walk through the garden but when you have children around it takes longer. Besides a few children wanted to have refreshments so we visited the local restaurants and spent some time there.

The children had a train ride.

They were given a souvenir guide and a notebook each at the entry and received a small gift based on how they noted what they saw and also offered discount vouchers at the cafe and souvenir shop.

Handmade creations

The Garden has a Cafe which offers quick refreshments.

Parson Nose Garden Cafe: A licensed cafe serving tea, coffee, and other refreshments.

Picnic Area & Playground: Provides a space for families to relax and enjoy lunch or afternoon tea.

Free BBQs: Available for visitors to use in the picnic area.

Gift Shops: Two gift shops offer souvenirs and other items.

I suggest one should see these fascinating miniature buildings from around the world which are made exactly as original.

All these miniature buildings are set within beautifully Cockington Green Gardens, that offers an experience of reality.

There is something for everyone including children and adults at Cockington Green Gardens which would remain in their memory forever.

Address:
Nicholls, Canberra, Australia

Admission Prices
Adults AU$25.00

Transportation Facilities:
Cab
Canberra Transport
Bus Service
Light Rail