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Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
A lush public garden Wendy Whiteley has been creating since 1992 on former railway land below her Lavender Bay house — winding paths and harbour views, safeguarded since 2015 by a long-term North Sydney Council lease over the land.
Type: Hidden Gems · Area: Lavender Bay, Sydney
Address: Lavender Street, Lavender Bay NSW 2060
Allow: 1–2 hrs
Entry: Public garden held under North Sydney Council's lease from the NSW Government; no entry charge applies.
Accessibility: Visitors with limited mobility can access only the uppermost sections of the garden via Clark Park, per North Sydney Council.
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Place details checked against the official page — Wendy's Secret Garden / North Sydney Council · Last reviewed 3 Nov 2026. Event listings are refreshed daily; always confirm times and tickets on the event’s own page.