Parks and gardens - South East Touring

Scented gardens and peaceful parks
Wander through the tall trees and fern-filled gullies of the Dandenong Ranges, discover historic sites in national parks, and manicured public gardens within an easy 60-minute drive of Melbourne.

Known for many years as Australia's garden state, Victoria has hundreds of beautiful public gardens and peaceful national parks. The south east is home to some of the best, including the National Rhododendron Gardens, huge hedge mazes, lavender gardens, a sculpture park with award-winning installations and nature parks that are home to Australian fauna.