Fred Hollows Reserve is an environmental reserve in New South Wales, Australia. The area was named after the eye surgeon and humanitarian who devoted his life to restoring sight to people living with preventable blindness. Fred helped establish community-owned eye clinics and trained local health workers so that they could perform surgery on patients themselves. Today, visitors can walk the bush track in Randwick NSW which features interpretive signage about environmental conservation themes such as sustainable forestry and water catchment management.
image by randwick.nsw.gov.au
There are many reasons to visit Fred Hollows Reserve. Here are ten to get you started:
- Take a walk through the bush track and learn about environmental conservation themes such as sustainable forestry and water catchment management -Hear Aboriginal stories which have been recorded for future generations, from our elders in their own language with English translations available. These recordings capture sacred knowledge that will be lost if it is not shared now. Visitors can also watch interactive videos of traditional activities (such as hunting) by clicking on photo frames along the trail
- Listen to live music performances on weekends at The Gardens Amphitheatre or join a guided tour of the iconic Australian High Country farmhouse Garden Creek House built in 1886
- Play a round of golf on the 18 hole course, set in naturally stunning bushland setting and enjoy the views from any one of them which include Mount Kosciuszko. This is Australia’s highest mountain with an elevation at 22038 feet (6743 m) when measured from sea level
- Watch or participate in Aboriginal art demonstrations including painting techniques, carving stone tools out of rock and weaving baskets made from grasses. There are also regular storytelling sessions for kids where they can learn about traditional stories told by our elders
- Visit The Gardens Amphitheatre to watch concerts every weekend throughout summer under the stars – Stroll through Garden Creek House historic Australian High Country farmhouse built in 1886 complete with original furnish
- Watch international films shown outdoors every month, hosted by the Australian Alps Film Festival
- Enjoy a meal at The Gardens Café, before taking a stroll around our retail stores where you can find new and exciting products including clothing and souvenirs for all ages
- Walk along the historic railway line which was once used to transport supplies from Sydney up into Victoria. Today it is an important part of Australia’s history as well as its landscape with over 20km of beautiful walking tracks available that are suitable for everyone – Book in to one of Fred Hollows Reserve’s many accommodation options such as holiday homes, cabins or campsites so you have more time to explore this wonderful area. You’ll be glad you did!
