As you walk around the side of the house a most unexpected vista awaits, a lake surrounded by trees and shrubs serving as a haven for the many wetland birds that frequent the lake.  Over the last 20 years, several thousand trees and shrubs have been planted, transforming it from an overgrazed sheep farm with a few native trees, some weeping willows and very few trees and shrubs in the house garden.  A large island has been constructed and is now fully vegetated with trees and shrubs.

The house garden consists of a mix of natives and exotic plants with some sculptural elements, a large deck, an aviary, an arbour, a fire pit and several water features and ponds, all with a commanding view of the lake.  There are flower and rock gardens throughout with large hedges bordering the garden.  A short walk from the house will take you to a large vegetable garden, orchard and chicken runs.

The lake is circumnavigated by a meandering path which provides many delightful areas to enjoy a picnic and the lovely vistas of the lake, house and farm.

Notes

• Directions – use Google Maps, not GPS. From the Federal Hwy, take Macs Reef Rd. At the T-intersection turn left into Bungendore Rd. After 1km turn right on to Morrison Rd. Hidden Lake is 1km on the left. It is 11kms from Bungendore to the Morrison Rd turnoff.  Please note, there is 1km of dirt road to their driveway.
• Parking is available in the on the left just after the entrance gate. Disabled parking is near the house.
• Tea and coffee, cakes and home made preserves will be provided by the Bungendore CWA.
• A sausage sizzle will be provided by Wildcare.
• There will be a stall

Garden Notes

Supported charity – Wildcare