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| Wendy Whiteley’s secret garden |
Located a short walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or a closer stroll from Milsons Point and North Sydney train stations, the Secret Garden is a haven where you can explore meandering pathways discovering sculptures as you go; enjoy a picnic basket or read a book at one of the tables or benches beneath the garden’s canopy; or you can simply enjoy the nature and serenity of your beautiful surrounds. You may even stumble across a hidden fairy house.
Created over the past 20 years by artist Wendy Whiteley, wife and muse of Australian artist Brett Whiteley, the Secret Garden is nestled behind Luna Park in one of Sydney's most spectacular, and possibly smallest suburbs, Lavender Bay.
Whilst the garden is free and open to the public seven days a week, there are steep inclines and a range of steps. Whilst visitors with limited mobility may only be able to access the uppermost sections of the garden, you are sure to enjoy to your visit.
Brett Whiteley’s house at Lavender Bay has been recognised on the NSW State Heritage Register, NSW Minister for Heritage Gabrielle Upton announced.
The heritage listing includes not just the house and studio, but also the parklands adjacent, Wendy Whiteley’s secret garden, a section of the Lavender Bay foreshore, the Lavender Bay Jetty and the waters of Lavender Bay.
“This place is an important part of our State and nation’s artistic and cultural history and it has now been officially recognised and protected,” Ms Upton said.
The heritage listing includes not just the house and studio, but also the parklands adjacent, Wendy Whiteley’s secret garden, a section of the Lavender Bay foreshore, the Lavender Bay Jetty and the waters of Lavender Bay.
“This place is an important part of our State and nation’s artistic and cultural history and it has now been officially recognised and protected,” Ms Upton said.
Address: 1 Walker Street, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
For more information: http://www.wendyssecretgarden.org.au
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