Cockington Green, Canberra

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Cute Miniature of Worlds famous icon
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Beautiful Mini Garden
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This is one of "must see" sight in Canberra City. As far as I remember, it was 10-15 minutes drive from Canberra Parliament House.

If you wish to visit the entire world in one hour then visit Cockington Green Garden.

It's a display of magnificent miniature of different famous attractions representing each country. The small replica are well crafted and made carefully so as to get the exact facade.

When I visited June of 2010, it was not a good season for flowers and as you notice in my photos that plants are newly planted.

Floriade (a season for flower in Canberra is on September) is the best time to visit here.

Written Oct 17, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

Website: http://www.cockingtongreen.com.au/

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Cockington Green Gardens - English Village
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I must admit I tend to approach model villages with some reservation, anticipating an element of high 'tackiness'. Cockington Green surprised me somewhat, as its quite a 'discrete' and well thought out village. Opened in 1979, the original displays were models based on English village life. So thankfully, no garish models of Big Ben or Buckingham Palace, but laid out models complemented by flower beds and miniature shrubs.

(see separate tip for international models)

Entry from 9.30am - Last Entry time 4.15pm with viewing available until 5.00pm
Open 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day)

Entry fees:
Adults $16.50: Seniors $11.50: Children (4-16 years) $ 9.00: Family $45.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children
plus
Miniature Steam Train Rides $ 2.00

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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Cockington Green Gardens - International
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Ukraine: St Andrij, Kyiv
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A new edition to the Gardens is the international section - an opportunity for the model-makers to excel in some extraordinary models. But again, interesting thing is that there are no obvious major landmarks represented - so no Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty etc... There are a number of buildings that are likely to be relatively unknown outside the specific country.

And, Cockington Green has taken advantage of the fact that Canberra, as capital, is the home of the overseas embassies. So they have succeeded in getting 21 embassies, and therefore countries, represented (and, at a guess, paying).

There's also the little steam train that runs round the international section (twice round) giving you a perspective of the whole.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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Cockington Green is a minature village in Canberra. I was there over a decade ago, but according to the website it still looks great.

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

Murrays CoachTours

Ph 132251

Canberra 1/2 day tour available daily from the City

Canberra DayTours

Ph 6298 3344 , 0418455099

Shuttle service & hotel pickups daily. Canberra full day tours from the City daily

Canberra Cabs

Ph 132227

Contacts

Free Call: 1800 627273
Phone: 02 6230 2273 Fax: 02 6230 2490
E-Mail: info@cockingtongreen.com.au Website: www.cockingtongreen.com.au

Cockington Green Gardens
11 Gold Creek Road

NICHOLLS ACT 2913

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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Miniature English village
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Krisanne 7 reviews

A great place for the kids and the young at heart. 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.

Whilst in the park, visit the Rose Room indoor exhibition, featuring ‘Waverley’ a 34 room Dolls House, enjoy a coffee in the Parsons Nose Garden Café, or bring a picnic lunch. While littlies can be entertained in ‘Playtown’ or a favorite for all being the Miniature Steam Train ride, which encircles the International Display.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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A LITTLE bit of everything

I've been here a couple of times over the years and I have to admit I've always enjoyed it. The premium time to visit is unquestionably spring when there are gashes of colours spilt across an essentially green background.
Everything here, except the restaurant, souvenir shop and price of entry, is on a small scale. It's basically and English village done in miniature with a few add-ons like the maze, football ground and a few other things.
All very well done and maintained you can certainly wile away a couple of hours here, especially if you have children. This could be their first experience of what scale life will be like when they get older!

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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Something for the young or young at heart
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emerald125 124 reviews

Cockington Green is a world in minature, orginally a scale model (1/12) of a traditional English village the site now incorporates a number of buildings from around the world. There is a soccer match in play, a model railway, and a play area and bbq facilities. It's a good stop for a lunch break when the kids are starting to get tired of being in the car or museums :-)

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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For the young and young at heart
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A replica of Ch��teau Bojnice Slovakia

Cockington Green is a great place to explore with the family. Originally a scale model of a traditional English village, it now incorporates a collection of buildings from around the world. Examples of what you will find include; a full scale soccer match, a wedding, a model railway and a castle I visited when I was in Slovakia, the models are very accurate.

There is a great kids play area as well as BBQ's making this a good place to let the kids run around for a while before heading back in the car for the drive back to Sydney or where ever!

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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Cockington Green - Cute miniature Great Britain
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Cockington Green

If u are in Canberra, be sure to visit Cockington Green garden in Gold Creek Village (abt 11.6kms from the City centre). The place is filled with miniature Great Britain building. Nice view. Be sure to bring more films with u and for those digital camera user, fantastic place to shot to your heart content !!!!!

entrance fee:
AUD$13.50 (adult),
AUD$7 (child),
AUD$9.50 (senior)
AUD$36.50 family package (2 adults n' 3 childs max)

Open:
daily (9.30am - 4.15pm)
closed during xmas n boxing day

If u go by bus, the journey from bus interchange to Federation Square is appx. 50 mins.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls

Phone: 1800 627 273

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COCKINGTON GREEN
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Great Britain in miniature

Near Canberra A.C.T. is Britain in Minature. For kids of all ages.
Cockington Green
Small bulidings British Rail castles ect.
Nice lawns. Adults and children will enjoy it.
A Display of Miniature Buildings and Gardens og Great Britain.

Visit Yea Old English Pub near-by. Est 1982 if I recall.

Updated Aug 11, 2004

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