Katandra Gardens - Australian Wildflower Garden

Katandra Gardens, a magnificent eight acre garden, overlooking the panoramic Yarra Valley and distant ranges features one of Victoria's premier collections of Australian Wildflowers.

One of 3 must-see gardens featured in the RHS UK journal and shown on TV "Gardening Australia" three times. Numerous collections of Australian plants including many rare and unusual ones.

ABC's Gardener of the Year 2005.

The garden, involved in the Open Garden Scheme, holds "Land for Wildlife" status, houses the OPCAA Correa Collection and has become a bird-haven, with over 75 species of birds being identified in the gardens.

Bus tours and Group tours are welcome and attract a charge per person for entry plus a guided tour. Booking for bus tours is essential. An off-road parking bay is available for bus parking.

Stay in delightful cottages set privately amidst this magnificent garden and then from this central location tour all the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs.

The garden has grass pathways winding amongst the garden beds and is gently sloping making easy access for senior groups, probus clubs, birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts and all other garden lovers.

An extensive range of exotics including Lilliums, Peonies and Bulbs.

Of special interest is a large landscaped wildlife lake. It is truly a garden for all seasons, where the beauty of creation blends with a gardener's dream.

Special features include self contained cottages and B&B accommodation, garden ponds, wheelchair friendly toilet and surrounds, garden seating and picnic facilities, light refreshments, tea and coffee making facilities, under -cover seating, barbecue, quiet relaxed atmosphere, panoramic views and personalised guided tours.

Nearby are other local attractions (lavender farm, wineries, fruit orchards, and museum), which could be part of a day's outing.

Now featured in the book, "Inspirational Gardens" by Pamela Westland and published in the UK by AA Publishing in October 2008.