Alowyn Gardens and Nursery
Things To Do Yarra Glen, Yarra Ranges, Victoria
The purpose of the gardens at Alowyn is to provide an informative and educational experience for anyone interested not only in gardening, but also the enjoyment of a beautiful garden. It has been designed with shade and comfort in mind. Plant names are on view to educate and inform visitors about the gardens.
Alowyn Garden is designed along strong symmetrical lines that become blurred by the softness of the spaces and the grace of the trees, within an area of approximately seven acres.
There are seven clearly defined areas within the gardens, a perennial border, a silver birch forest, an edible garden of generous proportions, a parterre garden and a number of display gardens.
The formal parterre garden leads you through to a series of smaller courtyards and display gardens. Through all these areas runs a wisteria and rose covered archway 100 metres long with a sunken garden and a classical fountain as a centrepiece.
Visitors exit the gardens through an extensive plant nursery full of great plants, many of which feature in the gardens. The nursery tend to favour heat tolerant and frost hardy plants as they recognise the climate is changing towards extremes of temperatures.
Facilities
Internet Access
Free WifiDisabled Assistance
Caters for challenges with learning and communication Caters for hearing impairment Caters for high support needs Caters for limited mobility Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Caters for vision impairment Wheelchair accessMembership
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/OrganisationAccreditation
COVID SafeRates
Adult rate: $15.00. Concession rate: HHC/seniors/student concession: $12.50. Group rate (over 15 people): $11.00.