Retford Park Gardens are open Thursday through Sunday every week, house access by guided tour only on Saturdays and Sundays.
As you venture up the driveway, the grand Victorian Italianate homestead appears from a towering arboretum of a magnificent collection of evergreen and deciduous trees, some very rare and unique.
Surrounding the eastern side of the homestead is a patchwork of hedged gardens showcasing everything from a detailed knot garden, exquisite swimming pool and pavilion, sculptures demanding centre stage.
A self-led art and nature trail is available for children and families to help discover highlights of the beautiful gardens, developed especially for Retford Park by Southern Tablelands Arts.