Alowyn Gardens provides an informative and educational experience for anyone interested not only in gardening, but also the enjoyment of a beautiful garden. It has been designed with shade and comfort in mind.The gardens have been developed into six distinct areas all leading from one magnificent 100-metre long wisteria and rose covered arbor. The total garden space takes up approximately 4 acres.The six areas are: - the Perennial Border Garden - the Dry Garden - the Edible Garden - the Forest Garden - the Parterre Garden - the Display Gardens
"Alowyn" has a delightful sitting area - the Maple Courtyard. Up to 100 visitors can be catered for in comfort and shade. The kiosk has coffee, tea, cool drinks and cakes available at all times. The Courtyard also features a Giant Chessboard!
There is an exciting large plant nursery to explore with a range of really interesting plants to entice the keen gardener. Perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, native plants, water plants, roses, groundcovers and succulents to name a few.
Opening Hours: Every day of the week: 10am - 5pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Group Bookings by appointment. Wedding enquiries welcome.
Related blog posts
People, places, stories – we bring the Yarra Valley to life for you with blogs that capture the heart of this remarkable destination. Find Your Self in the history of an award-winning winery, inspired by a recipe featuring local produce or learning the secret locations that offer the best views or the foodie experience that you will never forget.
Get the inside word on where to get the best coffee, find fabulous day itineraries, immersive cultural experiences, and perfect getaway accommodation. Live like a local and wander through nature at your pace jump on a cycling track or maybe for you it's a drive through the majestic forest trees. It’s all here.
While the cherry blossoms of Japan may have their claim to fame during Hanami (cherry blossom viewing season), you won’t have to travel that far to see them yourself! Less than an hour from Melbourne, you can view spectacular avenues of the trees heavy with cascading, willowy blossoms at various orchards and gardens across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Melba Highway is home to our Alternative Taste Trail but on the weekend of 10th & 11th November it's the artists that we'll be seeking out as the final weekend of Open Studios Yarra Valley takes place
You’ve booked the restaurant, bought the flowers and even written a soppy card describing how amazing your mum is. But what other activities have you got booked? Yep, I’m talking about the post-lunch/brunch activity that your mum initiates at the end of every mothers day meal (or coffee) “What’s next kids?”. Not to worry, we’ve got 11 options to keep the Mother’s Day dream alive!
Growing up in Healesville, it wasn’t actually until I left that I began to realise just what a unique and alluring part of the world the Yarra Valley truly is. After five years of working in Shanghai, I have a deeper appreciation of our sweeping vistas, rolling vineyards and crisp, country air than most - Read more.
