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Maranoa Gardens
Maranoa Gardens, located at the end of Parring Road, Balwyn is a native display Botanic Garden, exhibiting plants in a range of habitat styles, to demonstrate the flora of Melbourne and other regions.
The Maranoa Gardens are open at the following times:
| Opening hours: | |
| Monday to Friday | 7.30am - 4pm |
| Saturday, Sunday and public holidays | 12pm - 5pm |
The garden is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Maranoa Gardens has been influenced by many forces since its creation.
Mr J Watson created Maranoa Gardens in 1901 when he purchased 3.5 acres of land to develop a private garden, catering to his interest in Australian and New Zealand plants. An Australian garden was unusual in that era, when the main interest was in exotic plants and Victorian or Edwardian design.
Camberwell Council purchased the land in 1922 and the garden was officially opened to the public on 18 September 1926. The garden was expanded in 1962, taking approximately three acres of Beckett Park to construct a rockery. In 1987, the rockery was extended and replanted to provide an environment for plants considered difficult to grow in Melbourne.
Over the years, specialists have been involved in the identification and naming of the plants in the collection to acquaint visitors with the value of Australian vegetation.
The garden is visited daily by locals, enjoying the meandering paths and by students and botanical enthusiasts in search of knowledge. Weekends are a popular time for wedding parties and photographic sessions.
The garden plays a significant role as one of the major botanical displays of Australian plants in Victoria. It provides visual and written information on Australian plants in varying habitats for students, botanists and enthusiasts alike.
The gardens must be booked for weddings, wedding photographs and other major functions. A fee applies to ensure that you have priority access to the section of the gardens you would like. Bookings will be confirmed in a letter to you that should be carried on the day of the event. Should any problems occur, our duty officer can be contacted for assistance on the day.
For further information and bookings please contact Parks and Gardens on 9278 4595.
Last Update: 4 September 2008
