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Mount Wilson is a small village in the heritage-listed Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is known for its picturesque gardens, historic homes, and proximity to scenic hiking trails and national parks.
Autumn colours
During the autumn months, many trees undergo a process called leaf senescence, in which they lose their chlorophyll, and their leaves change colour before falling off the tree. The exact process that causes the leaves to change colour varies depending on the tree species, but it is usually caused by decreasing daylight hours and temperatures.
The most common colours in autumn leaves are red, orange and yellow. However, as the chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments in the leaves, such as carotenoids, which produce yellow and orange hues, and anthocyanins which produce red, purple and blue hues,, become more visible. This process creates a beautiful display of fall foliage lasting for several weeks. Some of the most popular trees known for their autumn leaves are maple, oak, aspen, and dogwood.
Spring
During the spring months, the gardens in Mount Wilson come to life with vibrant colours as the flowers bloom. The gardens in Mount Wilson offer a wide variety of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. The village is also a popular destination for tourists during spring, as many visitors come to see the gardens in full bloom.
Autumn
The gardens in Mount Wilson also offer a different view during autumn, where the fall colours of the leaves and flowers are on full display, making it an ideal place for photography enthusiasts.
Private Gardens
All the gardens at Mount Wilson are private; consequently, not all are open year-round, nor do they offer free entry. The cost varies from garden to garden but on average, it’s around $10 pp.
Breenhold Gardens
One of the best gardens, if not the best, at Mount Wilson is the heritage-listed Breenhold Gardens. The garden was established in the early 1900s and covers an area of about 45 hectares. It is known for its extensive collection of azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias. The garden is also home to many other exotic and native plants, including an extensive collection of ferns, a rock garden, and a lily pond.
Breenhold Garden is open to the public during spring and autumn, when the garden is at its best and most plants bloom. The garden has won several awards for its beauty and has been featured in many gardening magazines. Breenhold Garden is also a well-known wedding venue in NSW.
An autumn favourite for us when we visited Breenhold was the Laburnum steps and the row of conifers near the entrance.
Featured on better homes and gardens show
29 The Avenue, Mount Wilson NSW 2786, open 10 am to 4 pm daily during autumn and spring
Autumn and spring gardens
Merry Garth: Along Davies Lane to Galwey Lane, Mount Wilson
Open Wednesdays and weekends during April
Nooroo: Church Lane, Mount Wilson
Sefton Cottage: 21 Church Lane, Mount Wilson
Yengo Sculpture Garden: 11 Queens Ave, Mount Wilson
Open most of the year is Bebeah (with the famous little red gate) at The Avenue, Mt Wilson and Windyridge in Queens Ave, Mt Wilson. The Cathedral Reserve is also worth a visit with rows of plane trees, limes, elms, beeches, liquid ambers and pink cherries.