Great event - lots to see and do. Loved the free tram ride alongside the gardens too. The begonias all out in bloom looked amazing.
A fantastic place to vist at any time of year. The begoina festival is famous and worth the trip on the March long weekend. But there is always something botanical of interest, and the Prime Minister statue walks is certainly worth lingering over.
Ballarat Botanical gardens are always lovely. As they are next to the nice large Lake Wendouree theres more than just flowers to see.The Prime Ministers walk is interesting and you can see the PMs that arent well known. I have always found the gardens to be clean, safe and neat. The flowers are always well maintained and looks good.If you get a chance see the Begonia festival. They usually do a floral carpet.The paddle steamers are a nice ride and on a fine day are nice.Lost of BBQ areas under cover as well as playgrounds. Havent been on the trams for a few years now but they are a nice way to see what it was like years ago..
It's a great spot to relax, walk and kill some time. We liked the rows of prime ministers busts. The gardens are very neat and tidy. There was no display in the glass house when we visited. The fernery is quite run down and needs some attention. The marble statues are quite stunning.
Very peaceful for a stroll through, and also lots of archways and winding paths, making for very pretty photos. Well worth a visit if time permits.
Visited again yesterday for the Begonia Festival; fourth time we have visited and well worth the trip from Stawell. Display is fantastic and the rest of the gardens, while not as big an area as other gardens in major cities, it is definitely worth the visit.
The Botanic Gardens at Ballarat are on the western edge of Lake Wendouree. So, whether you're interested in the flowers, (incuding a stunning display of begonias every March for the Begonia Festival), the range of endemic and exotic trees, the great children's playground, browsing through the craft cottage or lazing on the lawns, there is plenty to do.While there you can also stroll or run the 6km around Lake Wendouree or have a coffee or lunch at one of the cafés dotted around the lake.Any time of year, you will find something to do, but spring,summer and autumn are best! In winter months you need to rug up to enjoy the outdoors, or settle in the warmth of a café to watch the bird life on the lake.
Beautiful gardens , well maintained with manicured garden beds. There is the conservatory with it's statues, the busts of Australia's Prime Ministers and the craft shop and a big clean toilet block with hot water.
The Ballarat Botanical Gardens is a brilliant place to visit. The gardens are lovely and well-maintained. I especially loved the walk with the Prime Minister's statue. It was a lovely relaxing afternoon at the Gardens and I'd go back again anytime I could.
The gardens in Ballarat are beautiful but my favourite part is the avenue of Prime Ministers busts, the kids and I enjoy strolling along the path reading their names and what date they led our country. If you come to Ballarat don't miss this path in the Botanical Gardens.