Wilson Botanic Park

Wilson Botanic Park is a botanical garden and park in Berwick with two lakes called Anniversary Lake and Basalt Lake connected by walking paths through diverse plant areas. It contains an information center, amphitheater, playground, education room, bird hide, barbecues, shelters, and multiple viewing points.

The land operated as a blue metal quarry from 1859 to 1976 run by the Wilson family before they donated it for public use. This transformation of an industrial site into a public garden demonstrates how degraded land can be revived.

The garden serves as a place where visitors learn about how plants grow and thrive in different settings. Local people use the space to understand native plant species and sustainable gardening practices.

The park has well-marked paths and several shaded areas with picnic tables and shelters for resting. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore both lakes and the different planted areas.

Excavations have uncovered fossilized forest remains from the Miocene epoch, including some of the region's oldest Eucalyptus specimens. These fossils surface unexpectedly as you walk across the grounds, offering glimpses into the area's ancient past.

Location: Victoria

Inception: 1992

Elevation above the sea: 106 m

GPS coordinates: -38.02510,145.34000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46