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Mount Wilson and the Cathedral of Ferns
Mount Wilson, New South Wales
A tiny hilltop village of big European trees, with a fern gully walk.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Mount Wilson is a quiet village of cool-climate gardens and huge exotic trees, with no shops to speak of. The short Cathedral of Ferns walk through tree ferns is the highlight. Gardens open to the public in spring and autumn.
Good to know
- Road in is narrow and winding, take it slow
- Autumn is peak for the leaves
- Bring a picnic, there is almost nothing to buy
- Best time
- Autumn
- Getting there
- Sealed but narrow road from Bells Line of Road
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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