Geelong Botanic Gardens

The gardens are free to come and enjoy plants from around the world.

Geelong Botanic Gardens, founded in 1851, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Australia. It is celebrated for its heritage trees, many of which are classified by the National Trust.

In 1851 the Government had the foresight to set land aside at the edge of the Geelong settlement for the development of a Botanic Garden.

An exposed site of 200 acres with bay frontage and little vegetation has been transformed during the past 150 years to become Eastern Park and the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

The Geelong Botanic Gardens and Eastern Park have recognized heritage value. Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

They are also included on the Register of the National Estate because they are an excellent example of nineteenth century Victorian Botanic Gardens.

Trees in the Botanic Gardens and Eastern Park are some of the finest examples in Victoria. 36 trees are listed on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register of Significant Trees.

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