Gardens to visit
Australia has many superb gardens, not least of which are our botanic gardens.
Whether you're visiting for gardening inspiration, botanic curiosity or even a picnic on the lawn, you won't be diappointed by these garden treasures.
Adelaide Botanic Garden
These diverse gardens including the Wollemi Pine, which dates back to the time of dinosaurs, the mysterious Amazonica waterlily which flowers only at night and Australia’s oldest avenue of Morton Bay Fig trees. Open daily, entry is free.
North Terrace, Adelaide, SA | Website
Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, is a place of natural beauty, where people come for peace, relaxation, education, and to learn more about plants and horticulture. The gardens are open daily and entry is free.
Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW | Website
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha are recognised as Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. The 52 hectare gardens are open every day of the year and entry to the gardens is free.
Mt Coot-tha Toad, Toowong, QLD | Website
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Visit Melbourne's inner-city oasis, where more than 10,000 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees are home to an amazing range of wildlife. Open daily, entry is free.
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, VIC | Website
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
The sheltered, landscaped grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century.
Queens Domain, Hobart, TAS | Website
Western Australian Botanic Garden
The Western Australian Botanic Garden in Kings Park showcases over 3,000 varieties of the State’s unique flora, including many rare and threatened species. Visit the Backyard Botanicals Garden for easy, grow-me-at-home ideas to inspire your own native garden. Discover the natural beauty of Bold Park bushland, with a diverse range of flora, fauna and fungi.
Fraser Avenue, West Perth, WA | Website
Contact Heronswood
Heronswood, 105 Latrobe Parade
Dromana, Victoria, 3936
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Gardens, gallery, nursery and shop: 03 5984 7321
Open 7 days a week, 9:00am to 5:00pm.*
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Heronswood Restaurant: 03 5984 7318
Open 7 days a week, 10:00am until 4.00pm.*
Fork to Fork Restaurant is located in the gardens of Heronswood and is accessible to paid visitors to the gardens or Diggers Club members. We provide morning and afternoon teas and a seasonal lunch menu.
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Entry into Heronswood Gardens, Gallery and Restaurant is free for Diggers members and children under 16, and $10 for visitors. There is no entry charge to visit the shop.
Contact St Erth
St Erth, 189 Simmons Reef Rd
Blackwood, Victoria, 3458
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Gardens, nursery and shop: 03 5368 6514
Open 7 days a week, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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Fork to Fork Café: 03 5368 6520
WINTER TRADING HOURS
Open Friday to Sunday from 10.00am - 3.30pm (closed Monday to Thursday).
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Entry to wander through St Erth gardens is free for Diggers members and children under 16, and $10 for visitors. There is no entry charge to visit the shop or café.
Contact Cloudehill
Cloudehill, 89 Olinda-Monbulk Road
Olinda, VIC, 3788
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Gardens, nursery and shop: 03 9751 0584
Open 7 days a week, 9:00am to 5:00pm.*
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Entry to wander through Cloudehill Gardens is free for Diggers members and children under 16, and $10 for visitors. There is no entry charge to visit the shop or restaurant. Note that picnics are not permitted in the garden.
