Sherbrooke > Free Public Garden
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Once part of Burnham Beeches Estate, Alfred Nicholas Gardens has extensive water features with waterfalls, an ornamental lake and the famous boat house.
Spectacular Gardens in all Seasons
Gardeners and garden lovers will fall in love with the range of exotic plantings and paths to wander through. From the beautiful manicured gardens of Cloudehill to the famous Boat House at Alfred Nicholas Gardens, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Spring is when the gardens really come alive but it's the changing of the seasons that keep them interesting all year round. Deep volcanic loam soil, 1.25 metres of rainfall a year and little frost make the Dandenongs one of the outstanding places to garden worldwide. The area is well known for it's nurseries with anything from roses to mature trees.
Dandenong Ranges > Belgrave South
Birdsland Reserve & Nursery
A natural sanctuary with over 130 different native birds including the Wedgetail Eagle and Powerful Owl, also over 200 species of native plants.
Mt Dandenong > Free Public Garden
William Ricketts Sanctuary
CLOSED. A place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways.
Olinda > Free Public Garden
Pirianda Gardens
Enjoy magnificent views from these terraced gardens and tranquil walks, bird watching, photography and picnicking on the lawns at Pirianda Gardens.
Olinda > 10am - 5pm Daily
The Chelsea Australian Garden
The 2013 Chelsea Flower Show winning garden recreated in Olinda featuring an enormous Waratah sculpture, waterfall, billabong and over 15,000 plants!
Olinda > A must-see garden in all seasons
Cloudehill Gardens & Nursery
Some 20 garden compartments threaded through 80 year old European beech, magnolias, maples and a collection of Himalayan tree rhododendrons.
Dandenong Ranges > Emerald
Emerald Lake Park
Ride the paddleboats, wade in the pool, watch Puffing Billy Steam Train fill up with water, see the model railway exhibition or just take a stroll.
Olinda > 10am - 5pm Daily
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
Enjoy a tour, or just take a stroll through 40 hectares of scenic botanic gardens or a picnic by the lake and take in stunning views of the Australian Alps.
Kalorama > Australian native display garden & nursery
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden & Nursery
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden, set on 2 hectares at picturesque Kalorama is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a landscape setting.