Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
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(830) · Botanical garden in Ballarat, Australia
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Nestled within the historic city of Ballarat, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens stand as a verdant oasis and a testament to Victorian-era horticultural …

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Mar 11, 2025
We went to Ballarat Botanical Gardens during the Annual Begonia Festival on a labour Day weekend in March. The entry for this event is free for the public. In spite of a warm and sunny day, the garde…Full review by jayaraman2016
Nov 9, 2024
It’s wonderful ! So many lovely things to see……gardens, trees etc and sculptures and buildings. It’s quite large and has excellent signs and information boards so you can read all about the things yo…Full review by Lovemyroadtrips33
May 8, 2024
We spent an hour or so in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. One of the features of this park are the old trees, several of which are on the National Trust listing. The greenhouse is an attractive wel…Full review by P6881CKjamesb
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The Ballarat Botanical Gardens Reserve, located on the western shore of picturesque Lake Wendouree, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australi…
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With an area covering almost 98.84 acres (40 hectares) of natural green land, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens opened in the year 1857. …
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We will be visiting in June. What will be open?
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The Botanical Gardens are open year round.
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Do we can enjoy with family having food in the garden??
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Yes, its a lovely place for a picnic. Lots of trees to sit under if you prefer the shade to the direct sun. Very peaceful.
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Date for Begonia Festival Ballarat
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The festival is held on the March long weekend so is over for this year. The dates next year should be 9-11 March 2019.
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Answer by Sue M · Mar 19, 2018
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What are the titles of the statues Ruth, etc?
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.....or did you mean Hercules, Hebe, Mercury, Permona, Wallace. I recall there being 12 or more. Not sure if I saw Ruth
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Can I take my dog to botanic gardens
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Yes on a lead.
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You can park anywhere in the CBD and move between car parks during this one hour as often as you like. All you need to do to claim your free...
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