Great Gardens of the Dandenongs Brochure

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Great Gardens O f the Dandenongs dIn the great gardens of the Dandenongs every season brings a new experience. Come and discover the history, beautiful plants and spectacular mountain views that make these gardens unique. d Parks Victoria Horticultural Ranger, Louise Brown OTHER PARKS AND PROPERTIES If you 9ve enjoyed the gardens, you may like to visit other heritage parks and properties. Parks Victoria has brochures on William Ricketts Sanctuary, Wonthaggi State Coal Mine, Buchan Caves and The Mansion at Werribee Park.

PARKS VICTORIA Parks Victoria is responsible for managing Victoria 9s national, state, regional and metropolitan parks, conservation reserves, many significant cultural assets and Melbourne 9sbays and major waterways. Its role is to protect the natural valuesof the parks and other assets it manages, and sensitively integrate with these values an unsurpassed range of outdoor visitor opportunities. April 2000 NATIONAL RHODODENDRON GARDENS These gardens are home to the world 9s tallest flowering trees, the Australian Mountain Ash, and are set against a backdrop of the blue Warburton Ranges.

The National Rhododendron Gardens host 15,000 rhododendrons, 12,000 azaleas, 3,000 camellias, 2,000 hydrangeas and 250,000 daffodils. In spring, summer and autumn it is clothed in colour and perfume. The garden also features moorlands, ... more. less.

rock gardens, fern gullies and sweeping lawns. The sealed paths throughout the garden can lead you on a short stroll or a full three-hour walk. Take a ride on the Garden Explorer and enjoy the stunning views of the picturesque Silvan Reservoir. Enjoy a coffee, snack or luncheon at the Café Vireya. FURTHER INFORMATION For more details (including group bookings) or information about Victoria 9s parks and gardens, contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 . You can also visit our website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. Australian made 100% recycled paper Tucked into the hillsides and just a short drive east of Melbourne lie the Dandenong Ranges Gardens. These are the National Rhododendron Gardens, Pirianda Gardens, George Tindale Gardens, Alfred Nicholas Gardens, and the R.J. Hamer and Mt Dandenong Arboreta. These unique gardens have breathtaking views of the Warburton Ranges and are framed by towering Australian Mountain Ash. Seasonal changes ensure these treasured gardens are an all-year-round delight. A visit to the Great Gardens is an essential part of your trip to the Dandenongs. UNIQUE Highlights During the Spring Floral Exhibit from August to November you can enjoy a series of undercover floral displays, including one of the largest displays of daffodils and rhododendrons in the Southern Hemisphere. Camellias in winter, hydrangeas in summer, rhododendrons in spring and beautiful autumn colours bring the gardens to life all year round. TREASURED Facilities gatehouse, nursery, gazebos, grassed picnic areas and toilet facilities for people with limited mobility. Please contact Parks Victoria regarding the operational times of the Garden Explorer and Café Vireya. Opening times 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Dogs are not permitted in the gardens. Location The Georgian Road, Olinda. Melway 66K6 Croydon Station Upwey Station Tecoma Station Belgrave Station Puffing Billy Station Montrose Mt Dandenong Olinda Tremont Sassafras Monbulk Kallista Doongalla Forest Dandenong Ranges National Park Sherbrooke Falls Dandenong Ranges National Park From Melbourne Olinda Falls Lookout Kalorama dFive ways c corner M t D a n d e n o n g T o u r i s t R d S h e r b r o o k e R d T h e C r e s c e n t S a s s a f r a s C r e e k R d P e r r i n s C r e e k R d O l i n d a - M o n b u l k R d M t D a n d e n o n g T o u r i s t R d Devin St Ridge Rd Falls Rd Woolrich Rd Chalet Rd Monbulk Rd Monbulk Rd Hacketts Rd Belgrave - Hallam Rd MT DANDENONG ARBORETUM This collection of rare conifers from the Southern Hemisphere is set on the side of the mountain with great views of the Warburton Ranges. Highlights Picnics in the meadows and short strolls in the forest are very popular. Facilities toilets, carpark, picnic tables, lawns for picnics. Opening times 10:00am to 4:30pm daily. Dogs must be restrained on leash at all times. National Rhododendron Gardens The Georgian Road, Olinda. Melway 66 K6 R.J. Hamer Arboretum Chalet Road, Olinda. Melway 122 B9 Pirianda Gardens Hacketts Road, Olinda (use Olinda/Monbulk Road) Melway 122 A12 Alfred Nicholas Gardens Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke. Melway 75 G1 George Tindale Gardens Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke. Melway 75 J2 Mt Dandenong Arboretum Ridge Road, Mt Dandenong Melway 52 G12 Public bus stop Town centre R.J. HAMER ARBORETUM Named after the former Premier of Victoria, the arboretum contains Northern Hemisphere forests of beech, poplars, oaks and maples. Devastation by fire of the original eucalypt forest in 1962 resulted in the planting of an exotic forest arboretum using trees from Europe, America and Asia. Many visitors enjoy a quiet, peaceful stroll through the delightful scenery, while others prefer a picnic. Tracks and roads, some quite steep, enable you to explore by foot the 120 hectare arboretum. Highlights Views of the Warburton Ranges, autumn colour, picnic sites, and long walks in unique forests. Facilities toilets, gazebo, carpark, electric barbecues available, picnic tables, picnic lawns. Opening times Open daily. Dogs must be restrained on leash at all times. George Tindale Gardens GEORGE TINDALE GARDENS Under a canopy of Australian Mountain Ash trees, Tindale is a garden for all seasons. This hill top garden is a marvellous blend of exotic plants surrounded by the distinctive scent of gum trees. There is something for the garden lover all year round. Highlights The Hydrangea Exhibit in summer is a sea of blue for visitors to enjoy. Facilities toilets, water, gazebo, picnic lawns. Opening times 10:00am to 4:30pm daily. Dogs must be restrained on leash at all times. ALFRED NICHOLAS GARDENS Established in 1929, this garden was part of the historic Burnham Beeches Estate, home of the Nicholas family, developers of the Aspro formula. The gardens were designed in the tradition of a 19th century hill station. Today visitors enjoy walks along many linking paths, picnics on the spacious lawns, and bird watching by the lake. The garden is known worldwide for its extensive water features including waterfalls and an ornamental lake with wooden bridges and a boathouse. PEACEFUL Alfred Nicholas Gardens Highlights In spring, view the flowering cherries, azaleas and rhododendrons. Golden ginkgo trees in autumn and blue hydrangeas in summer provide seasonal colour. Facilities gazebo, picnic lawns, toilets, water. Car park is opposite the main entrance. Opening times 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Dogs must be restrained on leash at all times. PIRIANDA GARDENS Pirianda 3 an Aboriginal term for plenty 3 is one of the most spectacular gardens in the Dandenongs. Enjoy a leisurely picnic on the sloping lawns, or explore the terraced gardens dotted with varieties of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, camellias and hundreds of flowering plants. Walking paths cross the steep slopes through the gardens and more adventurous walkers can enjoy the natural fern gully where lyrebirds may be seen in winter. Large Blackwoods and Australian Mountain Ash are home to many other native birds. Highlights The gardens are best visited in spring and autumn when rare exotic plants can be seen in all their brilliance. Facilities toilets, carpark, gazebo, picnic tables. Not suitable for prams or people with limited mobility. Opening times 10:00am to 4:30pm daily. Dogs are not permitted in the garden. Pirianda Gardens View of Warburton Ranges R.J.Hamer Arboretum How to get there The Great Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges are just an hour drive from the heart of Melbourne (Melway 66 K6) via Burwood Highway or Canterbury Road. Visitors can also travel by train or bus. Entrance fees apply to National Rhododendron Gardens, Alfred Nicholas Gardens and George Tindale Gardens. Members of the Diggers Club are admitted free. All gardens are closed on Christmas Day and on days of Total Fire Ban. 1 2 3 4 5 6 N

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