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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

PO Box 655, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia
+61 3 5320 5135
Ranked #5 of 13 attractions in Ballarat
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The botanicals in Ballarat are a lovely setting next to the very popular lake wendouree. It is very nice to walk through, which ends next to the war memorial. However, it is on the recovery now from many years in a extreme drought that saw lake wendouree completely dry up for over 2years! More

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Gerringong, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

These gardens are a delight, very well presented. We spend about an hour looking around and would love to return one day. great lake background More

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wellington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Its not really up to much as a botanical garden, Plants and trees look a little neglected, nothing is labelled, although its in a great setting near the lake.Its fine to walk through around the lake but it doesn't measure up compared to other places. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Beautifully maintained gardens. Love the 'Prime Minister's' walk. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

The gardens, are a pleasant oasis, to spend some quiet and relaxing time just strolling around and enjoying nature. Some lovely statues, and an interesting gift shop. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Well kept gardens with a wonderful avenue of sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers and how long they were in term. There is also a hot house with an impressive begonia display. Well worth a stroll. More

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Romsey, Victoria
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The overall structure of the gardens are very pleasant to the eye. I was impressed that a regional botanical gardens was maintained at such a high standard, on par with many city ones. A nice touch and addition to the gardens are the statutes of former Prime Ministers of Australia. There are also statues within the grounds of Greek gods... More

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Ballarat, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Although the drought of previous years took some toll on some of the larger trees in this garden, it's still a beautiful, refreshing place to visit, especially on a warm, sunny day. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

great to just walk around and enjoy the tranquillity besides the beautiful begonias. More

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Bundaberg, Australia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

it was the most beatiful botanic garden, we have been in, (we have seen a lot of them).the begonias was absolutly stunning, awsome! all the different statues, was just matical to see, and the garden itself, just so sweet and elegant. well done Ballarat!. More

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