Maranoa Gardens, Native botanical garden in Balwyn, Australia
The Maranoa Gardens spans 2.6 hectares, featuring 4,000 labeled Australian native plants arranged in distinct vegetation zones from rainforest to arid sections.
John Middleton Watson established the gardens in 1901 as a private collection, naming it after the Maranoa River before the City of Camberwell acquired it in 1922.
The gardens incorporate a mindfulness walk with audio recordings by Torres Strait Islander Alana Marsh, connecting visitors to Indigenous practices and knowledge.
The gardens open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM, with entry points at Parring Road and Kireep Road.
The garden maintains strict native plant cultivation, having removed non-native species over time to create an authentic Australian botanical collection.
Location: Balwyn
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1901
Address: 40 Yarrbat Avenue
Email: maranoa.gardens@boroondara.vic.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -37.81060,145.09000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:02
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