Cultivate some green-thumbed inspiration from the gorgeous gardens and parks around Victoria.

Identify plants in your backyard and around the neighbourhood, with the help of VICFLORA – a free online catalogue of local wild plants, put together by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Victoria.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria audio tour

Listen to an audio tour as you follow a path through the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Immerse yourself in nature with a 'narrated' account from the Gardens' first director, produced by Bowerbird Theatre. Set aside 50 minutes for the tour and start at gate 'F' on Birdwood Ave.

Edible gardens

Grow an edible garden in your backyard and re-create the garden-to-plate experience in your own home. Plan a visit to these innovative eateries for inspiration, or to pick plates from their delicious menu.
Waitress serves up plates of fresh colourful food

Basils Farm

Wineries
Located on Swan Bay with spectacular views across the water to the historical town of Queenscliff. The delightful settlers style Cottage, spacious Pavilion,...
Hersonwood House and green, white and purple garden border with garden path

Heronswood House and Garden

Parks & gardens
Heronswood is a breathtaking historic property situated on two hectares of formal gardens in Dromana. It is the home of the Digger's Club and Foundation...
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Montalto

Wineries
Montalto is a place where you can celebrate life and enjoy a moment out of the ordinary.Owned by the Mitchell family since 1997, Montalto is where seasonal,...
Wombat Hill House

Wombat Hill House

Cafes & bakeries
Make time to visit this garden, cafe and store by Alla Wolf-Tasker and the Lake House team in Daylesford's beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.
Brae Restaurant Exterior

Brae

Restaurants
Allow plenty of time to savour Dan Hunter's Otways hideaway, awarded Regional Restaurant of the Year 2020 at the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards.
Du Fermier, Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Du Fermier

Restaurants
Savour French farmhouse-style cooking at Annie Smithers' Du Fermier, awarded a star in the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide.
sustainably grown, single vineyard wines

Lake Moodemere Estate and Lakeside Restaurant

Wineries
One of Australia's five Carbon Neutral Certified Wine Businesses! North East Victoria's first and only Certified Sustainable Vineyard, and one of Australia's...
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Doot Doot Doot

Restaurants
Doot miss the opportunity to try the ever-evolving five-course tasting menu at Jackalope's fine dining restaurant, hatted by Good Food Guide 2020.
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Rare Hare at LL Vineyard

Wineries
Enjoy indoor and outdoor vineyard-view dining a short stroll from luxurious Jackalope. Awarded a hat by Good Food Guide and a star by the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide

Plant nurseries

Out of Town Nursery and Humming Garden

Out of Town Nursery and Humming Garden

Parks & gardens
Nestled in the foothills of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park in North East Victoria, this four acre garden is comprised of many rooms each with its...
Gladiolus, Echium, Phlomis

Lambley Nursery and Gardens

Parks & gardens
Located in Ascot, a short drive from Ballarat in the central Victorian Goldfields, Lambley Nursery and Gardens is an inspiration to local and international...
Enjoy walking around Karwarra's many paths to enjoy inspiring garden beds and labelled plants.

Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden and Nursery

Parks & gardens
Located at Kalorama in The Dandenong Ranges, Karwarra is set on two hectares and is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a landscaped...
Buda Historic Home

Buda Historic Home & Garden

Museums
While away an afternoon exploring the historic villa and enchanting gardens established by prominent silversmith Ernest Leviny in the 1860s.

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Perfect picnics

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Spread a blanket and share a bite together in some of Victoria's stunning green spaces. Sun or shade, we've the perfect spot for grazing.