Melton Botanic Garden

The Melton Botanic Garden is a great place to visit, with plants that tolerate a dry climate and low water conditions.

An outstanding feature of the garden is the Dryland Eucalyptus Arboretum, holding a nationally registered collection of more than 100 species of Eucalypt with many understorey native plant species.

There are Indigenous plantings, including creek and lake rehabilitation, Indigenous Grassland and the Koori Student Garden.

Marvel at the magnificent old River Red Gums. Explore the Victorian Volcanic Plains Garden, Indigenous Peoples Garden, Bushfoods Garden, Sensory Garden, West Australian/South Australian Gardens, Southern African Garden, Mediterranean Garden and Californian, Central and South American bed.

Take the one-kilometre Lake Walk around the main lake. This are is a flora and fauna nature and conservation section of the garden.

Facilities: there is an amphitheatre suitable for holding weddings and other events. You’ll find barbeques and public toilets nearby. There is plenty of seating to sit and rest or admire the garden. A number of picnic tables are located within the garden. Dogs are permitted. Dogs must on a leash at all times and doggy doo collection bags must be carried and used.

The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden hold plants sales at the nursery: usual days are Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm.