Olinda Rhododendron Gardens

Getting to the national rhododendron gardens from the township of olinda the gardens are an easy 1 5km stroll.

Olinda rhododendron gardens. With breathtaking views over the yarra valley the garden features important collections of rhododendrons azaleas camellias and more in a setting of native and exotic trees. This is one of the nicest gardens around and covers some 36 ha at the back of olinda with sweeping views of the yarra valley from serenity point. The national rhododendron garden is one of the most magnificent gardens in springtime and well worth visiting anytime of the year especially considering the garden is now free entry.

Tips for visiting the rhododendron garden. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. If you need more plant when you re up there check out little lands terrarium store in olinda visit cloudehill garden and take a stroll down sherbrooke falls trail.

The botanic gardens attract thousands of visitors particularly in springtime if possible visit during the week when it is less crowded. The dandenong ranges botanic garden is victoria s premier cool climate garden. About the national rhododendron gardens.

National rhododendron gardens open every day except christmas 10am 5pm last entry 4 30pm the georgian road olinda free entry. You will come across a number of garden and fern gullies at this park apart from its variety of seasonal blooms. Arrive early the olinda gardens open at 10 am the last entry is at 4 30 pm and gates close at 5 pm.

The dandenong ranges botanic garden formerly the national rhododendron garden is host to brilliantly coloured blooms of over 15 000 rhododendrons 12 000 azaleas 3 000 camellias 250 000 daffodils and countless cherries. Simply head south down mt dandenong tourist rd turn left onto onlinda monbulk road and you will see the signs directing you to the entry to the gardens. Skyhigh mount dandenong is 2 6 mi 4 2 km away.

Apart for the extensive plantings of rhododendrons camellia s and azaleas there is a large plantation of japanese cherry trees the area opened by the prior emperor of japan akihito now retired. The loft in the mill boutique accommodation au 150. The gardens are found at olinda in the dandenong ranges a popular tourist destination itself.