Geelong Botanic Gardens 

The Geelong Botanic Gardens is an important garden which conserves plants from around the world.


Come and explore...

Stimulate the senses with the colours and scents of the amazing plant collection as you explore this renowned regional garden.  Relax on the lawns in peaceful surroundings as you experience one of Geelong's best kept secrets.

You'll be inspired to keep gardening by the contemporary design and 'water-wise' plantings of the 21st Century Garden. Traditionalists will revel in the heritage garden and its peaceful beauty.

The Geelong Botanic Garden is a social place where you can meet for a relaxing catch-up at the Teahouse, picnic on the lawns or book your wedding or special occassion.

We look after bookings for events such as weddings, naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies and for special occasion photography. 

Our Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens group provides visitor services including guided walks, a Tea House, plant sales and a program of talks.

Open daily, the Geelong Botanic Gardens is situation in Eastern Park, a short walk from the Geelong CBD.

Why we do this

We are a place for:

  • Plants and people
  • Discovery and learning
  • Ideas and innovation
  • Community engagement and pride
  • Conservation and the environment
  • Quiet contemplation


What you can expect

The Geelong Botanic Gardens offers a relaxed and beautiful setting for
special occasions. We have a long history as a place which holds
special memories for many people.

Common questions

Question
Eastern Park - Can I book the BBQs?
No it is not possible to make a reservation for the BBQs in Eastern Park.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Are the Gardens wheelchair friendly?
People in wheelchairs can access most parts of the gardens, however there are some steps and gravel paths which are not accessible by wheelchairs.

Disabled entry is via the front entrance (21st Century Garden).

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Can I book the Geelong Play Space?
The Geelong Botanic Gardens does not book the Play Space.  Please refer to the Geelong Play Space for further information.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Can I have a private ceremony, special occasion or take wedding photographs in the Gardens?
It is possible to have a special occasion in the Geelong Botanic Gardens, such as a Wedding Ceremony, Naming Ceremony or Commitment Ceremony.

You can also arrange to take photographs of a special occasion in the Gardens.

For further information please refer to Book the Geelong Botanic Gardens for a function or social event. You can also view FAQs Wedding/Naming/Commitment Ceremonies and Special Photography for further details.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Can I play ball sports or ride bikes in the Gardens?
Ball sports and riding of bikes are not permitted in the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

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Geelong Botanic Gardens - Can you donate plants to my group?
The Geelong Botanic Gardens are unable to supply plants for tree planting, fundraising, or landscape projects.
 
We suggest that you contact local nurseries or consider purchasing plants from the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens through their regular plant sales.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Do you provide a landscape design service?
No the Geelong Botanic Gardens does not provide a landscape design service.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Do you sell plants?
The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens have plant sales and there are 3 opportunities.

Daily from the Tea House - a small selection
Weekly from the nursery - 9am to 12pm every Wednesday
3 times per year on a Saturday

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - How can I learn about plants?
The Geelong Botanic Gardens does not have a formal advisory service.  Please refer to the Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens for their Events.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - How do I get to the Gardens?
Bus
The number 55 Geelong – Newcomb (via East Geelong) bus service runs between the Geelong city (Little Malop Street) and the Gardens. To find out more information about Benders Bus route and timetable:  http://www.viclink.com.au/route/view/1200 
 
 
Car
Entry to the gardens is off Podbury Drive.
Printable Map:  Geelong Botanic Gardens

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Is there a Cafe Facility in the Gardens?
The Gardens has a Tea House.
Opening hours are:
     11.00am to 4.00pm except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - What are the opening times of the Gardens?
During Daylight Savings hours are 7.30am - 7.00pm
All other times hours are 7.30am - 5.00pm

Question
Geelong Botanic Gardens - Where can I park at the Gardens?
There is parking available at the Geelong Botanic Gardens.  Refer to the Map for parking options.



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