Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden by Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, Australia.
The gardens span 40 hectares with three distinct zones, including a central area designed in the Victorian pleasure garden layout with ornamental trees.
The gardens opened in 1857 with initial trees and plants provided by Alfred Ronalds, a notable fly fishing author from his nursery across the lake.
The Prime Ministers Avenue presents bronze busts of all Australian Prime Ministers, starting with Alfred Deakin, the second Prime Minister of Australia.
The gardens maintain regular opening hours throughout the year, offering guided tours every Sunday at 11 AM from the main Conservatory entrance.
The Stoddart collection includes 12 white marble statues from Italy depicting classical mythology figures such as Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Hercules.
Location: City of Ballarat
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1857
Website: https://ballaratbotanicalgardens.com.au
GPS coordinates: -37.54670,143.82200
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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