Audio tour
The Castlemaine Botanical Gardens were carved out of the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and fenced off in 1860 in the heat of Victoria’s gold rush.
The gardens are an outstanding example of a regional public gardens created in colonial Victoria.
Explore, observe, relax
There are rare trees, oaks and pines of great age and botanical significance, as well as new plantings more suited to the area’s predicted future climate and adjacent locally indigenous vegetation.
Find peace in your busy schedule, observe the intriguing botanical collection and fauna or make it your next meeting place with friends.
Download the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens map(PDF, 5MB).
Location: Corner of Parker Street and Downes Road, Castlemaine.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Bus Route: 2 Castlemaine Town Loop.
Parking: Free parking areas on Downes Road. Accessible parking available.
The heritage listed former Tea Rooms offers your next function a quaint historic backdrop with a 360 degree wrap around Australian style verandah, so you can entertain amongst the stunning surrounds of the gardens.
The venue includes one main room with opening timber shutters to enjoy the scenery, and a separate kitchen for food and drink preparation. For more information or to make a booking visit SpacestoCo.