Perched high above Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens feels like a gentle exhale from the world below. A highlight of any visit is a stop at the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Nursery, tucked into the gardens like a well-kept secret. Run by passionate volunteers, the nursery offers a thoughtful selection of plants suited to the local climate, many propagated directly from the gardens themselves. Browsing here feels personal and unhurried, with friendly advice, gardening stories, and the quiet satisfaction of taking home a living piece of Wombat Hill.
Hours
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Facilities and visitor features
8 features
Carpark
Lawn / Gardens
Lookouts
Non Smoking
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop
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Beautiful gardens. Recommend to take the scenic drive around the property first. Signs are located as soon as you drive in. It will bring you up to a carpark. Perfect place to take in the views, have a picnic, or short stroll to the wonderful cafe. Allow yourself a few hours or plan the day. Public Toilets are available. Beautiful walking trails amongst the trees, gorgeous unique flowers. Highly recommend the cafe for a bite and coffee.
Elmer S
Google review
A lovely botanical garden. Follow the scenic drive signs, then head up to the lookout tower for a 360-degree view. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing picnic in the gardens. A great place to unwind!
Leopold Bucher
Google review
We loved the beautiful old trees in this botanical garden. When water tower was interesting and there is a very nice café.
Clemens Unger
Google review
If you in Daylesford, go and see this little botanic garden. A little bit neglected but just in the right way to make your mind wander... Go on a quiet evening and watch the sunset or marvel at some of the big feature trees. Don't forget to walk through the fernery below the car park...
Jan Smith
Google review
Beautiful gardens! This is a lovely, quiet, serene place to walk or sit. I was disappointed that what looked like a lake on the map turned out to be a covered reservoir. However, to make up for that disappointment is the fact that the stairs to the lookout tower were not locked! Definitely worth a trip to the gardens for the beautiful landscaping, but don't miss the views from the tower. Great photo app for the surrounding area!