Gardens & Nurseries
Gardens are part of the landscape here. Across the Yarra Valley and The Dandenongs, cool-climate gardens, historic estates, native plant collections, nurseries and seasonal flower displays change with the landscape and the seasons.
Wander beneath mature trees and through garden rooms in the hills, find colour among the cool-climate gardens of The Dandenongs, explore water gardens and country estates across the Yarra Valley and Warburton Valley, or discover native plants and gardens shaped by the Australian landscape.
Spring brings blossom, tulips and new growth. Summer fills gardens with colour. Autumn transforms the hills, while winter reveals a quieter landscape of structure, texture and mist.
Some gardens invite you to wander for an hour. Others are places to slow down, have lunch, browse a nursery or simply find a seat and stay awhile.
Come for what's in bloom. Leave with a different view of the landscape.
Take the gardens with you
Green Escapes: Gardens of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges brings together the region's gardens, horticultural stories and places to explore.
Use it to plan a garden-filled day, discover somewhere new or follow the seasons across the region.
Featured Listings
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
This floral sensation will melt your heart and fill your soul. 12 Acres of fabulous flower fields, world class entertainment with Circus Oz, Ferris…
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly the National Rhododendron Garden) is host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas,…
Edible Forest Yarra Valley
Hidden within the Yarra Valley Estate property, you will find the Edible Forest. A place to grow unique edible plants, create experiences and breathe…
Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
Located within the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is a permanent display, featuring an enormous Waratah…
Blue Lotus Water Garden
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of Australia's most spectacular seasonal gardens open to the public from 26 December to mid April each year. The…
Melba's Garden Walk at Coombe Yarra Valley
Seven acres of stunning gardens, landscaped over one hundred years ago, provide an evocative and romantic setting for weddings, photographs and…
Kuranga Native Nursery and Paperbark Cafe
Discover the magic of Kuranga Native Nursery, a hidden gem nestled in the scenic foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Renowned as an award-winning…
Tesselaar Tulip Festival
Fill your world with colour and fun at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. With over a million spring flowers in bloom and live entertainment daily there…
Cloudehill Gardens and Nursery
Cloudehill is a garden at the top of the Dandenongs in Olinda, and is internationally famous for garden rooms overflowing with flowers and…
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William Ricketts Sanctuary
Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenong Ranges, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, featuring extraordinary…
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden and Nursery
Located at Kalorama in The Dandenong Ranges, Karwarra is set on two hectares and is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a…
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is the original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features. Delightful…
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Emerald Museum situated in the beautiful leafy green Nobelius Heritage Park exhibits a collection of cultural material from the operations of the…
Cloudehill Gardens and Nursery
Cloudehill is a garden at the top of the Dandenongs in Olinda, and is internationally famous for garden rooms overflowing with flowers and…
Edible Forest Yarra Valley
Hidden within the Yarra Valley Estate property, you will find the Edible Forest. A place to grow unique edible plants, create experiences and breathe…
Alowyn Gardens
A beautiful seven acre award winning display garden in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Featuring nine distinct garden areas, with seasonal displays.…
Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
Located within the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is a permanent display, featuring an enormous Waratah…
Kuranga Native Nursery and Paperbark Cafe
Discover the magic of Kuranga Native Nursery, a hidden gem nestled in the scenic foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Renowned as an award-winning…
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Best Gardens in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Discover the best gardens in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, from cool-climate gardens and historic estates to native landscapes and water…
Three Spectacular Places to See Wisteria in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
It’s wisteria season and you won’t need to travel to Japan to find it in full, beautiful bloom. Here are three places to see wisteria in the Yarra…
Top Tik Tok and Instagrammable Gardens this Spring
Feed your feed in the spring gardens of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges.
5 Must See Free & Dog Friendly Dandenong Ranges Gardens
Stunning wilderness, world-class parks and lush rainforest. Discover the Must See Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.
Nature Lovers Loop
Just a short drive from the Melbourne CBD and you’ll feel a world away in the Dandenong Ranges. No matter what season you visit, there’s always…
Why Nature Lovers Need to Visit the Dandenong Ranges
In need of a tranquil, refreshing escape? Look no further than the Dandenong Ranges.
Must Visit Gardens in Autumn
Experience the incredibly vibrant cool climate gardens found in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
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