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Blue Lotus Water Garden

Discover this lush water lily garden just 90 minutes from Melbourne
  • Attractions | Parks and gardens
  • Yarra Valley
Leah Glynn
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Time Out says

Is there a more breathtaking oasis than the Blue Lotus Water Garden? At more than 50,000 square metres in size and covered by a multitude of water lilies and lotus flowers that are spread across dozens of picturesque ponds and two lakes, we don't think so. It's the ideal spot take a stroll around the gardens and peek inside the four greenhouses that grow rare plants – including the Giant Amazon Lily, the world’s largest lily species. 

Even though it's only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the gardens feel thoroughly tropical thanks to the palms, lagoons and waterfall (yep, there's even a waterfall). Aside from the huge water lily display, Blue Lotus Water Garden also features a colourful selection of perennial flowers, a highly 'grammable bridge walk over the largest lake, plenty of native plants and wildlife, a café and barbecue area.

It's all a bit magical, an element amplified by the fairy garden and dragon sculptures that the kids are guaranteed to love. This top-notch garden is a seasonal display garden, meaning it’s only open for a very short time throughout the year. The next water lily season starts on December 26, and will run until mid-April.

For more information and to plan your trip, visit the website.

Psst... want more? These are the best secret gardens in Melbourne.

Details

Address
2628 Warburton Highway
Yarra Junction
3797
Opening hours:
Daily 10am-5pm (December to April)
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