While you’re up here, don’t miss some of the other beautiful and tranquil gardens that the Dandenong Ranges have to offer. Parking around Olinda can be found at the Olinda Recreation Reserve (The Georgian Road), Olinda Precinct (Olinda-Monbulk Road) and the Olinda Pool and Community House (Olinda-Monbulk Road). Plan for alternative parking if the main carpark is full.During winter and summer we also expect fewer crowds. Consider if you can visit mid-week or early in the morning when the garden may be quieter.To help you plan your visit and to get the best experience at the garden, we recommend that you: We are expecting large crowds over the coming months. We know the community is as excited about the opening of the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda as we are. This garden was brought to life with funding from the Victorian and Commonwealth governments, and philanthropic support from The People and Parks Foundation and the generosity of many wonderful individual donors. All plants, animals and other natural features and cultural sites are protected and must not be disturbed or removed. Remember to keep wildlife wild by not feeding them. If you have time bring a picnic and enjoy the spacious lawn next to the stunning Boab trees. Discover the interpretive signs and read more about this enormous project. Wander around the sealed paths and discover an amazing variety of building materials, plant shapes and beautiful vistas. The garden also provides a fantastic opportunity for locals and tourists to connect with Australian nature and learn about native plants and sustainable landscape design. Over 15,000 plants have been used in the design, with over 400 different Australian species.īuilt on an unused grassed area of the former Olinda Golf Course, this feature enhances the environment by introducing additional rare and endangered plant species and providing more native habitat for plants and animals. Located within the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is a permanent display, featuring an enormous Waratah sculpture, waterfall and billabong. Now visitors can experience this stunning design through a re-creation of the display at 20 times the size of the original. The display was toured by the Queen and Prince Harry and was unanimously voted ‘Best in Show’ by the judges. In 2013, Phillip Johnson, Wes Fleming and the Trailfinders team's ‘Australian Garden’ display became the first ever Australian entry to win at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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