Botanical Gardens Malmsbury

Botanical Gardens Malmsbury

Considered one of the prettiest botanic gardens in Victoria, the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens were established in 1863 under the guidance of prominent 19th century botanist, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller.

Covering 6.3 hectares, the gardens cleverly utilise the natural topography and features and include an ornamental lake from what originally was wetlands and floodplain of the adjacent Coliban River. One of the additional features of the gardens is the view of the historic 1859 railway viaduct.

Erected by the government of the time from the proceeds of gold, the 500 foot long Basalt Bridge still carries the Melbourne to Bendigo rail line over the Coliban River.

Opening hours
Open 7 days a week (9:00am - 5:00pm, closed Good Friday, Anzac Day until 1pm, and Christmas Day)
Address
5 Ellesmere Place, Malmsbury, Victoria, 3446
Admission price
Free

Getting there

Train line
Bendigo
Closest station/stop
Malmsbury Station

The journey to Malmsbury takes just under two hours from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.

Catch a Bendigo line train to Malmsbury Station. Walk south out of the station; turn right onto Daylesford-Malmsbury Road; turn right onto the Calder Highway. The gardens are adjacent to the bridge over the Coliban River in the centre of town.

Tip: Travelling on V/Line during off-peak times is more convenient and cheaper!