Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens — Attraction in East Geelong

Beautiful, well kept botanical gardens with lots of small paths and areas to sneak off to and see the beautiful birds and butterflies that are attracted to the area. I would advise picking up the map so you can check out the special plants that are there - I can't remember exactly, but there's a good number of heritage listed trees that are worth seeing just because you may find it hard to see them elsewhere! A giant redwood (Sequoia) is one of the areas, which is definitely worth seeing as well as a plant that looks like it's being chained to the ground - I don't remember what it's called but it looks impressive and I've definitely never seen one before! A bonus is that entrance is free and there is a small outdoor cafe that I assume is open seasonally (?) - sadly it wasn't open when I was visiting. It also wasn't crowded when I visited, which made the experience even more enjoyable. With its location so close to the waterfront, it's worth visiting if you're in the area to take a break or just to see the...

First visit to this botanical garden. It is a compact but full of variety of flora in this garden. Most of plants, flowers and shrubs cam be found here. However, as i m not a botanist, i may be wrong. Surely, it is dilligently arranged based by climatic zone. It also has temperature controlled room for tropical one. Tho, it has less green area to sit down and picnic inside the garden but outside, it has plenty room. 2 car parks on the side of enterance door. Surely it is recommended for anyone including for relaxation and learning even...

Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens... needs as many Friends as POSSIBLE. These Volunteers donate their Time, Expertise and Knowledge to continuing the Regeneration of the Gardens. " Bloom ' in Lovely 🌹" Check ✅ out the Fruit 🍑 and Vegetable 🥒🍆 Garden. Fruit Trees are Espaliered and Vegetables are growing on Trellises. Companion planting helps pollution and BUG control. Organic compost and Stepped Poly culture Concept saves WATER 💦. See the old...