Waratah-Wynyard Council has opened a new sensory garden at the East Wynyard Foreshore—one of the final elements of a long-term master plan to transform the waterfront into an accessible, community-centred destination.
Purpose-built to engage sight, sound, smell, touch and taste, the garden offers therapeutic, educational and inclusive experiences. It is designed for children, older adults and people with sensory processing needs, providing a calm space for reflection, mental wellbeing and gentle connection with nature.
The project showcases the capability of Council’s in-house team, whose hands-on approach, from planting selection to community-first design, delivered the garden’s character and detail. External contractors completed the structural groundwork, concrete paths and shade-sail installation.
Funding was secured through the LGAT Open Spaces Grant, which provided $100,000 specifically for the sensory garden at East Wynyard Foreshore.
Mayor Dr Mary Duniam said the space reflects local pride and practical inclusion.
“This sensory garden is more than just a beautiful space, it’s a symbol of what happens when local vision meets community care. Our Council works team has poured heart and soul into every detail, and the result is a garden that truly belongs to Wynyard.”
The garden is now open to the public, inviting residents and visitors to experience an immersive, restorative landscape by the water.
