Williamstown Botanic Gardens
Williamstown Botanical Gardens is one of the beautiful gardens in Victoria and is a great place to spend time with the kids, your family and your dog.
Highlights
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Small but lovely botanical garden with exotic plants
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Perfect for a picnic and to enjoy ocean views
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Dog-friendly park (on-leash are)
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Good accessibility for wheelchairs and prams
More info
Williamstown Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens in Victoria and is a great place to spend a few hours with the kids and family surrounded by beautiful plants. There are plenty of areas to stroll around, enjoy the scenery and the botanical gardens, or ride a bike and have fun at the lovely kids' area.
Williamstown Botanical Gardens are located next to the beach esplanade, so you're likely to enjoy a half-hour walk around if you're going to Williamstown Beach. It's a family-friendly and accessible park. There're even toilets on site.
This beautiful Edwardian style garden is one of the first flower gardens established in Victoria. It is home to many exotic plant species, including a palm tree avenue and an ornamental lake. The lush grass areas are perfect for a picnic, and you can also enjoy stunning ocean views while you relax with your kids and family here.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens map
You can view or download a map of Williamstown Botanic Gardens here.
Williamstown Botanical Garden opening hours
Williamstown Botanical Garden is open all day.
Williamstown Botanic Garden entry fee
The botanical garden is free.
Williamstown Botanical Gardens facilities
- Benches
- Public toilets in a park nearby
- Public BBQ at local public areas
- Williamstown Beach is nearby.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens dogs
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Accessibility:
Williamstown Botanic Gardens is a wheelchair-accessible park. In addition, gravel paths provide good accessibility for prams.
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