Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Sydney - Cherrybrook Station

Location: Cherrybrook Metro Station, Cherrybrook NSW Australia. Taken with Fujifilm XT-50 and Fujinon XF 23mm f2 lens; Edited in Lightroom. Photos taken 10th September 2026.

Hello friends, today we are going cherry blossom hunting in Sydney. We are in September now and Australia is finally in Spring! I have been waiting for this warmer weather. It's my favourite season and I get to ditch the heavy puffer jackets. Sydney is beautiful this time of year, our days are the perfect warmth and the sun is mild with temperatures reaching between 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. 

So where do we go find cherry blossoms in Sydney when they are not native to Australia? Well, usually we will head to Auburn Botanical Gardens in August to catch the Cherry Blossom Festival. Here they have food stalls and live music so families get together to have long picnics. They have over 200 trees that bloom beautifully and its a great photo opportunity. 

However it is very busy as we all know sakura season is fleeting and only fully blooms for 10 days before the petals wither away.

So you can imagine my surprise to find out about a unique metro train station in Cherrybrook, a suburb north-west of Sydney's CBD. Built in 2019 the council made a wise decision to plant cherry blossom trees along the train tracks and along the exterior path. For 10 days a year, passengers are treated to a stunning sight when they arrive and depart or pass through Cherrybrook Metro Station.

(location of Cherrybrook Metro Station)

The station itself is very easy to get to. From Sydney's Central train station it is a 33min metro ride to Cherrybrook. We drove here, and found there is a parking lot next to the station but was filled with work commuters. However there is also free 2P parking along the street opposite the train station and it's only a couple of minutes walk.

For reference, I visited on a Thursday afternoon on 10th September 2026 and the flowers were in full bloom. I had visited previous on 21st August and the trees were still bare.

There is a cafe just outside of the train station that serves light food like croissants, pies and sausage rolls and a delicious bacon and egg roll that you can get as a combo with a small coffee.

Another unique feature are the circular stone seats that are painted pink and each have a different illustration representing Cherrybrook. So there are plenty of opportunities to rest and relax while you admire the blossoms.

Of course, I brought my Fujifilm with me to practice my photography. I felt so very lucky to have seen such a pretty sight with my own eyes. I am yet to visit Japan or South Korea for cherry blossom season yet so this is the closest I'm going to get for now.

Below is my gear and settings:

Equipment: Fujifilm XT-50 and Fujinon XF 23mm f2 lens

K&F UV Filter (43mm - fits the 23mm lens)

Camera Settings - Shutter: 1/180; Aperture: f6; ISO 80-100

Fujifilm Recipe: Reggie's Porta; also edited in Lightroom

It was a bright and sunny day, shot between 12pm to 1pm. And since most of my subjects were not moving, I kept my shutter speed at the standard 180. I brought my aperture up so I can have more of my subjects (the trees) in focus. ISO was kept low because of how bright the lighting conditions were so I'm satisfied that my photos were not noisy at all.

Location: Cherrybrook Metro Station, Cherrybrook NSW Australia. Taken with Fujifilm XT-50 and Fujinon XF 23mm f2 lens; Edited in Lightroom. Photos taken 10th September 2026.

Although I am happy with the final results, its times like these I wish I had a lens like a 50mm or a Zoom so I could get in closer. With my 23mm range I was limited because I stood along the top platforms pointing my camera down.

And while there are good areas to stand in to get nice shots, sometimes with awkward crouching, I think the metro station can stand to remove some of the clear Perspex from the bridge, as it blocks the view of the cherry blossoms looking down along the tracks. I believe adding some small windows or gaps to fit a camera through safely can help enhance a visitor's experience. Some of the Perspex was scratched up or buffed out and can make photos and view looking dirty. This is entirely my opinion though, the Perspex may need to be there for safety reasons. Another option can be to continue the metal fence along the bridge so we have a clearer view.

Despite all this, I sincerely hope you have enjoyed my photos! 

I started a new role at my workplace on Monday, so I may be slow to come visit everyone's blog and reply to all your comments. I will try my best. I hope you all have a wonderful week.

Good to Know - Cherrybrook Metro Station

Cherry blossom trees bloom typically between last week of August and 1st two weeks of September

I visited 21st August (trees were bare) and 10th September (trees in full bloom as per photos)

Cherrybrook Station is 33mins train ride from Central Station

Cherry Blossoms trees are along the outside and inside the station

Commuter parking lot next to the station (18 hours free if complete a valid public transport trip) on weekdays

Commuter parking lot available on weekends for a fee

Free 2P parking along the road opposite the train station

Visit early morning and/or weekdays to avoid crowds

Cherrybrook Leaf Cafe serving light food and coffee available (closed Sundays)

 Nearby Attractions: Koala Sanctuary Park and Treetops Adventures

❤︎ Natalie