Koroit Botanic Gardens
Koroit Botanic Gardens
A nice, but very short stroll, around an historic botanic garden that is also a great place for a picnic.
Summary
A nice, but very short stroll, around an historic botanic garden that is also a great place for a picnic.
Description
The paths are very accessible for people of all abilities but, there is no dedicated accessible parking or toilets.
The Koroit Village & Tower Hill website says: "Koroit Botanic Gardens are at the centre of the original plan for the township of Koroit developed in 1857. Not much development occurred until 1870, when State Botanist Baron von Mueller donated 190 trees and plants. Local MP William Anderson, then commissioned Australia's greatest landscape designer, William Guilfoyle, to prepare a master plan which was completed in 1880. After falling into decline in the early 1990s, a conservation plan was then prepared in 1999. The gardens were listed on the State Heritage Register in 2006. The gardens contain over 100 rare and unusul trees from around the world and are now being restored by a partnership project between Moyne Shire and local community groups."
775 Views
Points of Interest
1. War memorial
The gardens house a World War One memorial for soldiers from the district who lost their lives.
2. The path
The path is well made an accessible.
3. Flowers
A masses of flowers on display in December.
4. Morton Bay Fig
A massive, old tree provides a place to play next to the children's playground.
5. Playground
Great to see a well used playground next to the pine tree.
6. Grass
The western section has some open grass space for play
7. Seats
Seats in the shade, surrounded by flowers.
8. Shaded path
Some wonderful old trees provide shade for the path.
9. Flower beds
Nice way to finish the stroll.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Seating available
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Park / Garden
