Geelong Botanic Gardens - can I bring my dog when I visit?

Arriving by car

There is a disabled car park at the entrance to the gardens on Eastern Park Circuit near the Podbury Drive intersection.

There is a ramp to access the main entrance gate.

Garden paths

People in wheelchairs or with prams can access some parts of the gardens. Some paths are asphalt and relatively easy grades. 

Other paths are not as accessible as they have steps. Some paths are gravel which you may need assistance with.

The gardens are a beautiful venue for low key family occasions including weddings, commitment ceremonies and naming ceremonies.

Ball sports and riding of bikes, scooters or skateboards are not permitted in the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

Adjacent to the gardens is Eastern Park where these activities can be enjoyed. There are ovals on the south side of the park near Ryrie Street and roads to ride bikes on.

We are open daily:

• 8:00am to 7:00pm during daylight savings from Sunday 3 October 2021 to Sunday 3 April 2022
• 8:00am to 5:00pm for the rest of the year.

Our carpark entrance is off Eastern Park Circuit near Podbury Drive. 

We have disabled carparks and a bus drop off area near the entrance.

You can also park along Eastern Park Circuit and walk to the Botanic Gardens.

Other places you can park are shown on our visitor maps