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How ironic that the world was reeling from the effects of the global Spanish flu pandemic when his Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Ballarat to officially open Ballarat’s Arch of Victory on 2 June 1920.In 2020, 100 years later, a new pandemic known as COVID-19 prevented a physical audience from marking the Arch centenary. However, it didn't prevent Ballarat from acknowledging the milestone of one of the City’s most si...

Council Plan

The City of Ballarat Council Plan 2021-2025 was adopted by Council at the August 25 Council Meeting.The plan outlines how City of Ballarat will achieve Council's and the community's vision of Ballarat.The plan has six goals:An environmentally sustainable futureA healthy, connected and inclusive communityA city that fosters sustainable growthA city that conserves and enhances our natural and built assetsA strong and innovative econo...

Filming permits

Victoria is committed to supporting a vibrant and professional film and television industry. We're proud to support the screen industry and the opportunities it brings to our businesses and the broader community. We have many years’ experience playing host to notable feature films, documentaries, television series and television commercials and are proud to facilitate a growing number of productions that choose Ballarat to locate their ...

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Behind the scenes of PopCon

You might be surprised to learn that Ballarat’s only popular culture convention PopCon, which attracts more than 2,000 people each year, is organised by a small group of teenagers. Beyond celebrating pop culture and artistic expression, PopCon demonstrates the passion and capability of Ballarat’s young people.

About the Gardens

Established in 1858 it is one of Victoria’s oldest Botanical Gardens. The gardens are home to an extensive array of flowering plants, exotic trees, floral displays and an extensive collection of Italian marble statues throughout.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens Wendouree Parade Entrance

Ballarat Begonias

While the Begonia Festival is over for another year, we are excited to share that Begonias are still looking gorgeous!

The Begonia display in the Robert Clark Conservatory will remain on display through to Sunday 6 April.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Open 7 days
7.30am-6pm (AEST)
7:30am-9pm (Daylight saving)

The Botanical Gardens site covers 40 hectares and are a combination of open parkland and traditional style gardens. The Central Gardens feature a conservatory, fernery, heritage listed trees, a unique marble statue collection and extensive garden beds with annual floral displays. Located on the western shore of Lake Wendouree, approximately four kilometres from Ballarat’s CBD, the gardens are a popular heritage and recreational location for residents and visitors.

Robert Clark Conservatory

Open 7 days
9am-6pm
Closed Christmas Day

Featuring five displays throughout the year:

Summer: Hydrangeas, Fuchsias and Pelargoniums
Autumn: Tuberous and non-tuberous Begonias
May: Chrysanthemum
Winter: Cyclamen, Cineraria and Primula
Spring: Schizanthus

*Please note the conservatory closes for floral changeovers and maintenance. Follow Ballarat Botanical Gardens on Facebook for information regarding closures.

Planning your trip

Garden Explorer: search maps, tours, features and plants
Address: 401-405 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree

Parking available

Free parking is available along Wendouree Parade and Gillies Street.
Accessible parking is located outside the fernery entrance and Pipers by the Lake on Wendouree Parade.

Transport options

Travelling by train: Wendouree Railway Station is located 1.1km from the gardens
View the time table and plan your journey via Public Transport Victoria

Travelling by Bus: View the time table and plan your journey via CDC Victoria

Visit Rome2Rio to see how you can get to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens by train, bus, taxi or foot.