The gardens at our Crawley campus provide an inspirational learning and teaching environment.

They are a significant tourist attraction and provide a beautiful setting for business, community and cultural events.

The gardens are registered by the Australian Heritage Commission and are listed on the National Estate. They were presented with the inagural Civic Design Award in 1986.

1. Become a member
2. Merchandise - book and bookplates
3. Events
   

UWA Friends of the Grounds was established by the University through the Hackett Foundation in 2000 to enhance the grounds through an annual program of activities which include:

• lectures, seminars, talks, walks, and behind-the-scenes tours and excursions
• special interest garden and campus guided tours with talks related to the history, architecture, art, vegetation and wildlife
• musical, film, and social events
• opportunities to assist with Friends of the Grounds working groups.

Become a member

Youi are invited to become a member of UWA Friends of the Grounds and join like-minded Friends to learn about a treasured and loved resource. Members receive the following benefits:

• information on activities including campus tours, lectures, films, musical and social events
• discounts on selected activities
• eligibility to serve on a Friends committee

Annual membership of the Friends of the Grounds is $33 for individuals or $55 for the family (includes GST). To join, simply complete the application form.

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Merchandise

Book

We are thrilled to be associated with the publication of A Landscape for Learning A History of the Grounds of The University of Western Australia by George Seddon and Gillian Lilleyman.

The book traces the story of the University's vibrant setting. From its early role as an Aboriginal meeting place and hunting ground, the site became the landholding of some of the State's most prominent colonists before being offered as the magnificent location for Western Australia's first university.

To order, download and complete the order form:

Bookplates

Friends of the Grounds bookplates are available to purchase from the Visitor's Centre.

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