About the Gardens

Established in 1858 it is one of Victoria’s oldest Botanical Gardens. The gardens are home to an extensive array of flowering plants, exotic trees, floral displays and an extensive collection of Italian marble statues throughout.

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens site covers 40 hectares and are a combination of open parkland and traditional style gardens. The Central Gardens feature a conservatory, fernery, heritage listed trees, a unique marble statue collection and extensive garden beds with annual floral displays. Located on the western shore of Lake Wendouree, approximately four kilometres from Ballarat’s CBD, the gardens are a popular heritage and recreational location for residents and visitors.

Open 7 days
7.30am-6pm (AEST)
7:30am-9pm (Daylight saving)

Robert Clark Conservatory

NOTICE OF CLOSURE - From Thursday 7 November 2024, the conservatory will be closed for approximately 4 weeks to enable necessary maintenance. A re-opening date will be advised when works are nearing completion. 

Featuring five displays throughout the year:

  • Summer: Hydrangeas, Fuchsias and Pelargoniums
  • Autumn: Tuberous and non-tuberous Begonias
  • May: Chrysanthemum
  • Winter: Cyclamen, Cineraria and Primula
  • Spring: Schizanthus

Open 7 days
9am-4.30pm
Closed Christmas Day

*Please note the conservatory closes for floral changeovers and maintenance. Follow Ballarat Botanical Gardens on Facebook for information regarding closures.

Planning your trip

Garden Explorer: search maps, tours, features and plants
Address: 401-405 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree

Parking available

  • Free parking is available along Wendouree Parade and Gillies Street.

  • Accessible parking is located outside the fernery entrance and Pipers by the Lake on Wendouree Parade.

Transport options

Travelling by train: Wendouree Railway Station is located 1.1km from the gardens
View the time table and plan your journey via Public Transport Victoria

Travelling by Bus: View the time table and plan your journey via CDC Victoria

Visit Rome2Rio to see how you can get to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens by train, bus, taxi or foot.

 

Accessibility

View the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Accessible Walk via walkingmaps.com.au here you will find information about:

  • Walking accessibility
  • Description of the paths
  • Rest areas/seating
  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Points of interest