The CACTUS and SUCCULENT SOCIETY of NSW Inc.
For almost seventy years, the Cactus and Succulent Society of New South Wales Inc.
has facilitated the opportunity for enthusiastic collectors and admirers to meet, share ideas and promote the growing of cactus and succulent plants in NSW.
Whether you are an existing member, looking to join or simply seeking out information, The Cactus and Succulent Society of NSW Inc. welcomes you all.
Our website is linked to a membership platform, Member Jungle, that provides all the links needed to manage your Membership, notifications for our member events and information/ticketing for our Bi-annual Show and Sales days held in Autumn and Spring.
By CAR: Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756. Our event entrance is GATE 4.
By TRAIN: Your destination will be Clarendon Station.
▪️T1 City to Richmond Line.
▪️BMT Blue Mountains line > Change at Blacktown onto the T1 Richmond Line.
▪️T5 Leppington to Richmond Line.
Once you arrive at the station, it will just be a quick 13-minute walk to the entrance at GATE 4. Please be aware there might be other activities at the showground.
*Unfortunately, there are no scheduled buses to and from Clarendon Station to the Pavilion.
MEMBERSHIP
Do you have a cacti and succulent collection but don't have anyone to share it with?
Your family and friends might think you have lost your mind, but have no fear. Come and join our society and meet like-minded cacti and succulent individuals!
We have monthly meetings and two huge Exhibition Show and Sales Day each year. We breathe, think and talk about everything that comes with tending to our collection.
Check out our Membership details on the link below...
SOCIETY MEETINGS
Our society meetings are on the first Friday night of each month, excluding January and December.
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6:30pm – Doors open and set up.
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6:45pm – Meet and Greet.
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7:30pm – Meeting starts with general business followed by a guest speaker/presentation.
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10:00pm – Meeting closes.
Venue
📍Jim Southee Community Centre
117 James Cook Dr Kings Langley New South Wales 2147
Free parking is available outside the hall.
CSSNSW Members will need to log in to access Members Only Pages, Member Exclusive Events, Society Documents, Show Vendor and Volunteer Registrations.
Plase use your registerered email for Member Login.
2025 End of Show Year Trophy Winners
These trophies are awarded to the Exhibitor with the most points for each class at the end of the show year.
Bill Dunstan Trophy
OPEN Class Exhibitor
Ian Hay
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The Johanna Stark Trophy
NOVICE Class Exhibitor
Teresa Tidball
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Upcoming Events
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🔵 CSSACT - Guest Speaker Kelly Griffin
30th August 2026
The Cactus and Succulent Society of ACT are inviting Members of the public to attend a presentation by their guest speaker Mr Kelly Griffin (USA).
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- 🟢 CSSNSW September Meeting 04th September 2026 Guest speaker: Colin Hunt more
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🔵 CSSWA - Kalamunda Garden Festival
06th September 2026
The Cactus and Succulent Society of Western Australia will be at the Kalamunda Garden Festival. more
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🔵 CSSWA - The Garden Clubs and Societies Plant Fair
19th September 2026
The Cactus and Succulent Society of Western Australia will be at The Garden Clubs and Societies Plant Fair. more
Latest News
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How to get to the Show!
15th August 2026
Drive or Catch a train. ... more
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Friday Meeting Show Table: Crassulaceae
04th August 2026
This family includes 1,800 species and up to 40 generas. Members of the Crassulaceae are found worldwide, though are mostly concentrated in the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Africa (where most species are found). ... more
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CSSACT - Guest speaker Kelly Griffin with Attila Kapitany
03rd August 2026
The Cactus and Succulent Society of ACT are inviting Members of the public to attend a presentation by their guest speaker Mr Kelly Griffin (USA).
Date: Sunday 30 August 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Neighbourhood Hall
80 Beaurepaire Cres Holt, Canberra. ... more
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MEMBERS, Get your plants ready!
01st August 2026
MEMBERS! It's time to get your plants looking great for show day! ... more