Forest Glade Gardens – 2026 Autumn Festival
Visit Forest Glade Gardens during the 2026 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Forest Glade Gardens is recognised as one of Australia’s finest private gardens and is absolutely spectacular in autumn. The estate is a gardener’s paradise and a wonderful location for anyone with a passion for photography, drawing or painting.
Located on the southern slopes of Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia, this magnificently landscaped garden covers fourteen acres (5.6 ha) and has four distinct themes:
- The large English section with its huge exotic trees and masses of colour.
- The delightful Japanese section complete with bonsai house.
- The beautiful woodland area displaying masses of shade-loving plants.
- The cool fern gully.
During the Macedon Ranges 2026 Autumn Festival, enjoy a day soaking up the magnificent colours of Forest Glade’s autumn gardens, as well as an amazing display of fountains and sculptures collected from all around the world.
Dogs on a leash are welcome, please bring bags to clean up after your pooches. Barbecues are not permitted.
Admission to Forest Glade – Weekdays during April 2026 (See below for Public Holidays/Weekends)
During the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival 1-30 April 2026, Forest Glade Gardens is open 7 days.
On weekdays, entry is $15 per adult ticket and tickets are available at the gate. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Opening from 10am, with last entry at 4.30pm. The Gardens close at 5pm.
Admission to Forest Glade – Weekends & Public Holidays During April 2026 Pre-booked tickets recommended: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1549047
If you are planning on visiting Forest Glade Gardens on a weekend or public holiday in April, entry may be limited for those without pre-booked tickets. It is recommended to book your ticket prior to arriving and your pre-purchased entry ticket includes use of the complimentary shuttle bus which departs from Centennial Park.
On weekends and public holidays in April, entry is $20 per adult ticket, with children under 16 free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Entry includes use of the complimentary shuttle bus.
General Parking information – Forest Glade Gardens
Please note there is very limited parking available outside Forest Glade and in Mount Macedon village. If parking in Mount Macedon village, it is an approx. 1.4km walk each way, with a steep uphill climb to access the garden entry. It’s not suitable for all fitness levels.
Mid-week, there is limited street parking outside the Forest Glade gate. Please note parking signs to avoid any fines.
On weekends and public holidays in April, parking is extremely limited on Mount Macedon and parking restrictions are strictly enforced. To make your visit easier, a Complimentary Shuttle Bus is available with your garden entry ticket.
Where to park before using the complimentary Shuttle Bus which is available on weekends & public holidays in April?
Park your car in a dedicated car park, located at the rear of the Macedon Church of Resurrection. Enter the car park off Mount Macedon Road (approximately 100 metres past the Honour Avenue intersection)
How does use of the complimentary Shuttle Bus work on weekends and public holidays in April?
Pre-book your garden ticket, and follow the pedestrian walkway and crossing and hop on the shuttle bus at Centennial Park (located directly opposite the car park)
From there the bus stops specifically at Forest Glade Gardens, along with Duneira, and Viewfield.
The Shuttle Bus will run every weekend and public holiday in April for those with a pre-paid ticket to any one of the gardens.
