Forest Glade Gardens, Mount Macedon

Is this Victoria's best kept garden secret? Just an hour out of Melbourne in the hills of Mount Macedon, you'll find the gorgeous historic Forest Glade Gardens. 

This private garden is huge with endless beds of seasonal blooms, paths and nooks and crannies to explore. We visited at the end of summer when you could find dahlias, hydrangeas, sedum, lilies and rudbeckia. Every season offers a different botanical experience from autumn's falling foliage to spring's wisteria and summer's hydrangeas. In winter, you might get lucky enough to even enjoy snow over the lush foliage. 

You could easily spend a few hours here. All year round, you'll find towering trees and grassy hills, odd ball statues, a bubbling creek and a hidden Japanese garden with stepping stones and bridges. 

Opening hours and tickets
Open 10am-430pm, 365 days a year. Tickets are $15 for an adult and free for under 16s.

Address
816 Mt Macedon Road, Mount Macedon Victoria. 

Dogs allowed on lead. 

To find out more, head to the Forest Glade Gardens website. 

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