Explore, observe, relax
There are rare trees, oaks and pines of great age and botanical significance, as well as new plantings more suited to the area’s predicted future climate and adjacent locally indigenous vegetation.
Find peace in your busy schedule, observe the intriguing botanical collection and fauna or make it your next meeting place with friends.
Download the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens map(PDF, 5MB).
Location: Corner of Parker Street and Downes Road, Castlemaine.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Bus Route: 2 Castlemaine Town Loop.
Parking: Free parking areas on Downes Road. Accessible parking available.
With a stunning ornamental lake surrounded by open manicured grounds, the gardens are home to an exceptional variety of established native and exotic trees. This setting will enhance any celebration and is the perfect site for weddings and family gatherings.
There are many picnic areas throughout, with BBQs and toilets located both near the playground and lake. For more information on the 7 different bookable locations in the Botanical Gardens or to make a booking visit Spacetoco
Tea Room bookings
For an indoor venue, the heritage listed former Tea Rooms offers your next function a quaint historic backdrop with a 360 degree wrap around Australian style verandah, so you can entertain amongst the stunning surrounds of the gardens.
The venue includes one main room with opening timber shutters to enjoy the scenery, and a separate kitchen for food and drink preparation. For more information or to make a booking visit Spacetoco
Related information
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens list of trees.pdf(PDF, 1MB)