Children and Families
Visiting the Geelong Botanic Gardens with children? There is more to do here than to admire the roses and eat an ice cream.
Self guided trails for Children and Families
This picture trail can be down-loaded, to guide you through the Gardens
The Last Dragon is a picture trail of 11 images. Counting the objects shown in each picture will give you the numbers 1 to 10, but one image is missing. Turn over to find out why we have a Dragon's Blood Tree, but no dragon.
Family Discovery Program
Family Discovery Programs run on selected days during school holidays. Visit the GBG website or our What's On page for details.
Other activities for Children in and around the Geelong Botanic Gardens
Collect fallen leaves and flowers. Children are welcome to pick up fallen material from the paths or lawns. Please do not pick plants or walk on the gardens beds.
Smell the roses - and other plants. Many of our plants have aromatic leaves.
Visit the Play Space. This all-abilities playground is to the north of the main entrance to the Gardens. You will also find picnic tables, BBQs and toilets in the vicinity.