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The whole location the floral displays the cleanliness and the well kept statues etc make the visit well worth the time.Then to have the beautiful bird life you may see or meet adds to the experience the children's area is well kept and certainly a place for all the family
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Date of experience: November 2020
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This was probably the worst time of year to visit... The winter months make it dark and you focus on the chipped paint in the fernery, the dirty water in the pond, the sequoias that have clearly seen better days. BUT even with those things... this is a pretty special place. There are some really amazing areas in this garden... the Prime Minister Walk, the rotunda, the cottage, the gorgeous statues throughout the park. It would be a great way to introduce children to the beauty of parks by making a game of looking for Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn statues... and thus at the same time introducing them to art. This park takes you to yesteryear where such things were sought after and we weren't inundated with choices. It's an incredible park and one day I hope to return in Spring to see it at it's best.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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was a great visit and fun day as we both love nature etc great for anyone really that likes nature and gardening all round plesent experance
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Date of experience: September 2019
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These beautifully maintained gardens make for a beautiful walk any day of the week. Spring is the best time to visit and observe flowers in bloom. The large walk through hothouse houses many variety of plants with seating throughout. Across the park is a cafe set in an historic building providing all manner of treats. Highlight of the year is viewing the annual begonias festival. Plan for a visit to this beautiful garden.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Can highly recommend a visit to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Although we visited during a cold winters day it was very pleasant strolling through the gardens and there was plenty of beautiful sculptures and birds to look at.
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Date of experience: June 2020
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