What a place! It is a pure delight. Situated 45 Kms south east of Melbourne along the south Gippsland Highway on the outskirts of Cranbourne it hosts a large car park and the gardens are on 363 hectares of land. It includes wetlands, woodlands and heath lands. All sections of the gardens consist of Australian flora.
The gardens are beautifully set out, lovely and peaceful to walk around. If you are unable to do so it is wheelchair friendly and there is a little road train that takes you round, stopping off at the Kiosk where you can get an ice cream or a drink.
Please take sunscreen and a hat as the garden path is mostly open, with little shade, and can get extremely hot in summer. Sensible flat walking shoes are also a must. Many types of native flora grow along the walkways. It is entirely up to you if you want to simply enjoy their beauty or get more information from the signs along the way or commentary from the road train driver.
Outside the gardens there is bushland with 10 Kilometres of walking tracks with a lookout. It is a habitat for birds, mammals and reptiles and is home to some rare and endangered species.
At the entrance to the gardens is a cafe, rest rooms and a well stocked souvenir shop with Australian products to buy. In the gardens there is a playground for the children and shady areas that offer some relief from the sun. Along the way there are various spots sit and enjoy your surroundings.
Go for a walk around these lovely gardens. You will not regret it. Well worth a visit.
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