Geelong Botanic Gardens
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- Gardens + Playgrounds
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Discover Nature’s Beauty at Geelong Botanic Gardens – Fun for All Ages!
Step into 200 acres of serenity at the Geelong Botanic Gardens, a family-friendly destination blending history, nature, and creativity since 1851. Explore lush lawns, the innovative 21st Century Garden, and iconic Geelong bollards scattered among captivating sculptures.
Designed with families in mind, the gardens offer immersive school holiday programs to engage all ages. Kids will love Nature Play, while parents can unwind with Mindfulness and Wellbeing activities in the peaceful surroundings. The mini library, nestled in the original Customs House, invites visitors to pick a book and enjoy reading outdoors.
With free entry, level walking tracks, ample free parking, and multiple public toilets, Geelong Botanic Gardens is the perfect spot for a family day out. Ranked #2 on TripAdvisor’s “Things to Do in Geelong,” this botanical haven offers endless opportunities to relax, explore, and create special memories together.
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Child Friendly Dining
WYM: Open Wed-Sat 9am to 3pm, Sun-Tues 11am to 3pm. Standing at the heart of the Geelong Botanic Gardens, this cafe offers locally sourced treats, including LaMadre Bakery Pastries (South Geelong), Honeybird coffee (Mt Beauty), Love Tea (South Geelong), or Shanti Chai (Torquay). For a heartier appetite, enjoy a healthy salad, delicious wrap, or a toastie. Don’t forget to treat your four-legged companions to puppacinos that are sure to bring a wag to their tails.
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- Opening Hours: Geelong Botanic Gardens are open 8:00am to 7:00pm during Daylight Savings and 8:00am to 5:00pm all other times.
- Car Parking: Parking is ample and free.
- Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters). Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar. Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy). Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked. Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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