Discovering the Gardens

Discovery Walks and Activities 

Our regular visitors enjoy the striking Silver Border, delight in the scent of the Heritage Roses in Spring, watch the dramatic display of the Perennial Border through Summer, and return for the Ginkgo as it turns butter yellow in late Autumn.  But there is so much more to explore:

• Please note:  There will be no guided walks, Free or booked when the temperature is 30 degrees or over.
  
  
• Free Discovery Walks: Wednesdays at 11.00 am, Sundays at 2.00 pm, weather permitting. Meet your Guide on the front steps of the Botanic Gardens. 

• The Discovery Table engages visitors with the selected plants, flowers and fruits that are on display and offers the opportunity to talk with a Guide. Third Sunday of each month.
  
  
• Themed Walks promotes more in-depth and innovative stories of the Gardens.
  For these, a gold coin donation is requested. Second Sunday of each month. 2023 Themed Walks
  
  
• Booked Group Walks can be tailored to meet a walk theme. Group Bookings must be made well in advance and attract a small fee. Request form - Guided walk. Pre-Visit Information email form to info@friendsgbg.org.au

• Self-Guided Walks: If you prefer to wander the Gardens in your own time, Self-Guided walks are available at the front gate
  • Introduction to Geelong Botanic Gardens: a general walk through the Gardens, explaining highlights and history. 
  • Heritage Tree Walk describes some of the very rare trees at the Geelong Gardens, many of which are  listed on the National Trust (Victoria) Significant Tree Register. This walk is also available for your Smart Phone.  
  • 21 Century Garden introduces the themes of this innovvative landscape.
  • The Last Dragon is a picture trail of 11 images for families to enjoy. 
  • Keep Your Eyes Peeled is an art-themed picture trail for children.

• Geelong Botanic Gardens - a local treasure, a U3A course, is offered each year

 All of these activities are provided by the Volunteer Guides

Some additional information is available for Children and Families visiting the Gardens

February 2023

Garden Highlights and Plants in Focus

Garden Highlights: a monthly bulletin featuring a map with plants of particular interest, is available at the front gate. This is the current issue June 2023 - issues from the past four years are available in our Archives Garden Highlights

Plants in Focus: Volunteer Guides regularly study plants in detail. These studies are also available in our Archives Plants in Focus

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