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ABOUT

Welcome to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

One of Australia’s most significant cool climate gardens,
the Ballarat Botanical Gardens feature a remarkable collection of mature trees
and marble statues set amongst colourful bedding displays.

Located on the western shore of Lake Wendouree, approximately four kilometers from Ballarat’s CBD, the Gardens are a popular and invaluable heritage and recreational location for residents and visitors.
The Gardens cover 40 hectares and are divided into four distinct zones. The central part of the Gardens features the traditional, 'gardenesque' style, open parkland on either side are known as the North and South Gardens and the area alongside Lake Wendouree as the Lake foreshore precinct. 

 
GARDENS

Officially opened in 1995, the Robert Clark Conservatory was built as part of the two million dollar bequest of Bob Clark in honour of his Grandfather Robert Clark – co-founder of The Courier newspaper

EVENTS

A hallmark event on Ballarat’s events calendar, the Ballarat Begonia Festival has been a local tradition for the past sixty years.

WEDDINGS

The Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree precinct provide the perfect backdrop for your big day.

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Location: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree

Opening hours:
The Ballarat Botanical Gardens are open for visitors:
7.30am to 9pm – October to April
7.30am to 6pm – May to September

The Conservatory is open every day 9am to 4.30pm and entry is free.

 

Public Toilets: Located at either end of the Botanical Gardens

Contact us:
P: 03 5320 5500
E: info@ballarat.vic.gov.au
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