Asmara Park Open Day

5th and 6th November

Open garden in conjunction with Australia’s Open Garden Scheme.

• Admisson: Adults $6, Children Free
• Address: 8223 Donald-Stawell Rd, Stawell

The Briar’s

5th and 6th November

3 acres of gardens and sweeping lawns with a Grampians View. Features over 300 roses, Arbours, rock walls and paths which have created nooks and crannies over the years, perfect to sit and enjoy the garden.

• Address: 19 Robson Rd Stawell

Cavendish Country Gardens: Wakefield Park

11th, 12th, 13th and 14th November 2011

Beautiful 2.5 acre garden of mature English trees, hundreds of roses and foliage shrubs and lush green lawns.  Arbours, water features, crabapple tunnel, silverbirch walk and wisteria colonnade

• Admisson: Adults $10, Children free, Conc $8
• Address: 271 Bulart Bridge Road, Cavendish

Cavendish Open Gardens: Aranbark

11th, 12th, 13th and 14th November 2011

One acre of semi-formal English style garden, brimming with roses, shrubs and perennials. This garden is enhanced by superb surrounding views and careful attention to design.

• Address: 433 Montara Road Cavendish
• Admission: Adult $5, Child free

Cavendish Open Gardens: Imogen’s Garden

11th, 12th, 13th and 14th November 2011

The garden is approx 2.5 acres.  Mixture of roses, bearded iris, perennials, grasses and rare bulbs.

• Admission: Adults $10, Children Free.
• Address: 157 Sharrocks Road, Cavendish

Barkly Lavender and Rose Farm

16th November

Stroll through the cottage garden full of lavenders, iris and poppies. A short walk takes you to cropping beds of roses and lavender at their best in November.

• Admission: Adults $2, Children Free, Conc $1
• Address: 38 Marshall Lane, Barkly.

Open Gardens

Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre

Open 7 Days

Discover the culture of the Aboriginal communities of Western Victoria through multimedia shows, art exhibitions, artefact displays, cultural talks and lots of fun activities. Learn about the unique six seasons of Gariwerd. brambuk.com.au

• Admission: Free
• Address: 277 Grampians Road, Halls Gap
• Enquires: 03 5361 4000

Halls Gap Zoo

Open 7 Days

Garden and entrance with a range of native plants. Around the zoo are a range of habitats such as melaleuca swamp, gum forest, open plains. hallsgapzoo.com.au

• Admission: Adults $20, Children 3-16yo $10, Snrs Conc $18
• Address: 4061 Ararat Halls Gap Road, Halls Gap
• Enquires: 03 5356 4668

Wartook Gardens

Throughout Spring

See one of Victoria's top native gardens. 2 ha of landscaped garden beds with approx. 1000 species of plants from all over Australia. Lots of bird activity. Many rare and unusual plants. Come and see lots of colourful Australian plants. Money raised goes to charity.

• Admission: Adults $5
• Address: 2866 Northern Grampians Road, Wartook
• Enquires: 03 5383 6200

Lady Bug Nursery

Throughout Spring

Unique collection of hand-made pots. Monster urns. Huge range of native plants and perennials. Tea and coffee available on weekends

• Admisson: Free
• Address: French Street, Hamilton

Laharum Preschool Open Gardens

September 18th 2011

Local gardens will open to the public in the Laharum/Wartook area, showcasing a range of gardening styles. Plant sales also available on the day.

• Address: Starts at the Laharum school.
• Phone: 0428 836 252

Senior’s Week Narrapumelap and Willaura Tour

4th October 2011

Guided tour and historical talk of Narrapumelap Homestead and gardens. Stop at famous Willaura Bakery on return journey to Ararat. Tour will meet trains.

• Admission: $30 Seniors

Horsham Spring Garden Festival

7th - 9th October

A 3 day festival with something for everyone. Exhibitors displaying the latest in plant releases, native plants for your garden, garden design, tools and garden implement, this is the festival for garden lovers. Flower arranging demonstrations, local entertainment and a free spinning wheel for your chance to win lots of gardening prizes. Children's activities such as jumping castle and face painting.

• Admisson: Adults $5, Children Free
• Contact 0418 504 333

Seniors Week Beaufort Tour

8th October 2011

Tour of Mawoolok Homestead Gardens including morning tea then tour of Mt Lonarch Gallery with demonstration and lunch.

• Cost: $35 Senior

Mt Sturgeon Homestead Open Day

22nd October 2011

Mt Sturgeon, Cavendish Road, Dunkeld. Explore the historic Mt Sturgeon Homestead, shearers’ cottages and woolshed including a fine collection of colonial artwork and furniture, manicured grounds and spectacular Grampians views. discoverdunkeld.com

• Admisson: Adults $10, Children Free