Overview

See for yourself exactly why Victoria is the Garden State – inspiring, bold and distinctly Australian, the state's parks and gardens leave a deep, lasting impact on visitors.

Botanical highlights

Victoria is home to a seemingly endless list of modern and heritage gardens. Explore the 15-hectare Australian Garden within the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Mixing art, architecture, and innovative design and based on the story of water throughout the nation, the Australian Garden will completely absorb you in the Australian landscape.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is a 45-minute drive from Melbourne and easily included in the South East Touring Triangle.

The Garden State

Venture into Victoria's regions to take in unmissable green spaces, like the William Ricketts Sanctuary. Tucked into the Dandenong Ranges, an hour from Melbourne, the sanctuary's tranquil forest hides hauntingly beautiful ceramic sculptures of Aboriginal figures and native animals.

Indulge your love of gardens and nature in the Mornington Peninsula. Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Peninsula boasts a wide range of parks and gardens. Explore the heritage horticulture in Heronswood Estate, and get lost and found in Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens, home to Australia's oldest and most famous hedge maze plus 25 acres of stunning gardens.

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Historic homes

Beleura House and Garden

Beleura House & Garden

History & heritage
Book ahead for a half-day guided tour of this stunning 1863 Italianate mansion and its gardens, with lunch and shuttle bus transport provided.
Buda Historic Home

Buda Historic Home & Garden

Museums
While away an afternoon exploring the historic villa and enchanting gardens established by prominent silversmith Ernest Leviny in the 1860s.
Como House & Garden

Como House and Garden

History & heritage
Enjoy the calm of an urban pleasure garden and historic house, and discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House.Known by many Melburnians...
Hersonwood House and green, white and purple garden border with garden path

Heronswood House and Garden

Parks & gardens
Heronswood is a breathtaking historic property situated on two hectares of formal gardens in Dromana. It is the home of the Digger's Club and Foundation...
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Rippon Lea Estate

Rippon Lea Estate

History & heritage
Visit a grand National Heritage listed estate, established 1868, with sweeping lawns, trees, ornamental lake, fernery, and heritage orchard.
Werribee Mansion

Werribee Park and Mansion

History & heritage
Smell the roses - all 5000 varieties - in the magnificent grounds of the Victoria's largest private residence, pausing to admire the pastoral style.

Across Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne

Nature & wildlife
Discover abundant parks and leafy gardens in Melbourne and take a break from the hectic pace of the city with a relaxing stroll or picnic on the lawn.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Goldfields

Nature & wildlife
The Goldfields region boasts exquisite parks and gardens, including the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Castlemaine's magnificent period gardens.
Wandering through Chelsea Australian Garden, yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Nature & wildlife
Witness seasonal explosions of colour as flowers bloom throughout the magnificent parks and gardens of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Daylesford Convent, Daylesford and Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Nature & wildlife
Visit immaculate gardens dotted around Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, find lush tranquil forests, rolling farmland, and natural mineral springs.
Horsham Botanic Gardens, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Grampians

Nature & wildlife
Spot the Guilfoyle-designed similarities between Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens and the elegant regional civic gardens of Hamilton and Horsham.
Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, Melbourne

Mornington Peninsula

Nature & wildlife
Have a blooming wonderful time inhaling the sensational colours and fragrances of Mornington Peninsula's manicured and heritage parks and gardens.

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Parks and gardens

Nature & wildlife
Discover abundant parks and leafy gardens in Melbourne and take a break from the hectic pace of the city with a relaxing stroll or picnic on the lawn.
Arthur's Seat lookout, Mornington Peninsula. Photo by Tourism Australia

Scenic lookouts

Nature and wildlife
Head for the hills to explore Victoria's stunning alpine regions and rugged mountains all year round, taking in soaring views of the valleys below.
Wildflowers, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Wildflowers

Nature and wildlife
Wander the paths of Victoria's national parks and alpine reserves, savouring the scents and beauty of seasonal wildflowers in full bloom.
Coop's Shot Tower, Melbourne Central, Melbourne, Victoria

Architecture

Art, theatre & culture
From heritage buildings to bold contemporary designs, Melbourne and Victoria boast vivid streetscapes highlighted by the contrast of old and new.