Botanical Gardens
Just a short 5–10 minute drive from BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens are a stunning local attraction perfect for a relaxing day out.
🌿 Overview
Wander through beautifully curated gardens showcasing a mix of native and exotic plant species, displayed for public enjoyment. The seasonal displays change 2–5 times a year, so there’s always something new to see. The gardens are also home to a notable collection of marble statues, heritage-listed trees, and the popular Prime Ministers Avenue, featuring bronze busts of every Australian Prime Minister.
🌸 What You’ll Experience
Colourful seasonal flower displays
Fascinating historical and botanical information
The charming Conservatory, open from 9am–6pm
A unique test garden of exotic plants grown in Ballarat during the 1800s
The iconic Prime Ministers Walk
Towering heritage trees
A wonderful statue collection
Helpful Visitor Information Centre
A colony of grey-headed flying foxes
🕒 Best Time to Visit
Gardens: Open 7:30am – 9:00pm
Conservatory: Open 9:00am – 6:00pm
👨👩👧👦 Suitable For
Visitors with prams or wheelchairs
Families
Couples
International and CALD visitors
History and nature lovers
Elderly guests
Visitors with prams or wheelchairs
♿Accessibility
Fully pram and wheelchair accessible
Pet-friendly for well-behaved dogs on lead
Family bathrooms available in the adjacent park
⏱ Time Needed
Allow at least 1 hour, or more if you’d like to explore at a leisurely pace or enjoy a picnic.
💡 Insider Tip
On a warm, sunny day, take a moment to smell the bark of the Ponderosa Pine – it used to be ground down and used as a sweet flavouring that tastes like vanilla butterscotch.
