Lee Family | Family PhotographyHills District

Wow, what an awesome morning Saturday was! The sun was out, and it was nice and warm. A perfect way to start off the spring family photography season.

I met up with the Lee family over at Fagan park, and Calista and Abby could almost be the cutest kids I’ve ever seen (you know… except for my own kids). Calista was a little unsure of the scary man with the camera to start off with, but it only took a bit of bonding over the Wiggles and some chocolate courage and she was ready… Abby on the other hand couldn’t stop smiling. Anyway, time for some highlights. I hope you like them!  

More About Fagan Park

Situated off Acacia Rd in Galston, I was amazed the first time I went there, it’s enormous. Besides the great little café to get your coffee while watching your kids have fun in the playground, you can walk around for hours exploring the different gardens.

Originally owned by the Fagan family it was operated as an orchard and cattle farm. The site was donated by the Fagan family and reopened in 1988 to the public to use.

Here are some of the features and activities of the park.

• Enjoy a picnic or barbecue, with a number of shelters and electric barbecues
• Relax with a coffee from the coffee cart, which is open on weekends and every day during school holidays.
• Explore the Gardens of Many Nations, which covers 10 hectares and has 11 themed gardens, including Japanese, Dutch, Chinese and Mediterranean.
• Learn more about local history at Netherby Cottage, the original Fagan family homestead, and the adjoining museum.
• Let the kids run free at the two large playgrounds, while there’s also plenty of open space for kite flying and other games.
• Take in the local bushland along a short bushwalking trail.
• Jump on a bike and explore the grounds along the bicycle paths.
• Host an event by hiring one of the five large picnic shelters that are perfect for birthdays and other social events. Each garden in the Gardens of Many Nations can also be hired for weddings.