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Garden Heritage
Established over a century and a half ago the Geelong Botanic Gardens has a fascinating history and recognised heritage value.
In 1851 the Government had the foresight to set land aside at the edge of the Geelong settlement for the development of a Botanic Garden.
An exposed site of 200 acres with bay frontage and little vegetation has been transformed during the past 150 years to become Eastern Park and the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
The Geelong Botanic Gardens and Eastern Park have recognized heritage value. Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
They are also included on the Register of the National Estate because they are an excellent example of nineteenth century Victorian Botanic Gardens.
Trees in the Botanic Gardens and Eastern Park are some of the finest examples in Victoria. 36 trees are listed on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register of Significant Trees.
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