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Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

Image of the beautiful Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

Location:

2 Walker Street, Castlemaine

Features:

  • Public toilets
  • BBQ and picnic area
  • Rotunda
  • Children’s playground
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • There are power outlets at the following locations available for general public use:
  • BBQ’s near Playground - 2 x Double power points on two of the posts near the playground BBQs - the posts that make up the big BBQ shelter.
  • Rotunda - 2 x Double power points near the stairs
  • External Tea Rooms – 2 x Double power points near picnic tables under verandah

The gardens are home to an impressive collection of established native and exotic trees, with a beautiful ornamental lake surrounded by open landscaped gardens, this setting will enhance any function and is the perfect location for weddings and family gatherings.
Originally designed by notable botanist, Baron von Mueller, some of the surrounding trees are listed by the National Trust, including an ancient oak planted in 1863 to commemorate the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Learn about the history or the beautiful trees of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.

Image of the picturesque lake and fountain at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
Image showing the historical gates at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

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