Information Cockington Green Gardens offers its visitors an experience you will not find anywhere else. Venture into this delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings set within beautifully landscaped gardens to make your Canberra visit complete. Opened to the public in 1979, Cockington Green is one of Canberra’s landmark attractions, being a winner of an Australian Tourism Award and many local tourism industry awards in this time. The park is constantly growing with the popular addition of the International display area, which complements the original English Village and its beautifully established gardens.
History The idea for the MULTI award–winning Cockington Green was born in 1972. Upon visiting miniature villiages while on an extended family holiday in the UK, founders Doug and Brenda Sarah returned to Australia inspired and undertook a feasibility study to developing a villiage of their own. Eighteen months later, they invited other family members to participate in the project, and the rest is history.
Location 15km north of the city on Gold Creek Road, at Gold Creek Village, off the Barton Highway, Nicholls, Canberra.
Travelling Time From Canberra City - appx.15 mins each way
Facilities Parsons Nose Garden Cafe (seats 60) Rose Room - Indoor Exhibition & Gift Shop Picnic Area Free Gas BBQ's Playground Miniature Steam Train Rides Reasonably priced Souvenirs, Gifts & Plants Wheelchair and Stroller Hire is available Disabled Access & Facilities (disable toilet) Eftpos Facilities Available, credit cards accepted include Bankcard, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Amex.
Opening Times Entry from 9.30am - Last Entry time 4.15pm with viewing available until 5.00pm Minimum viewing time recommended - 1 Hour Open 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day) The display may be closed in event of extreme weather.
Transport Cockington Green Gardens is located at Gold Creek Village, 10 minutes from Canberra City Centre. Car and Coach parking are available. Public transport is also available, please refer to options listed below. Action Buses Ph 11710 Local bus service operating daily from: City & Belconnen, Bus Routes 50 / 51 / 52
