Open Gardens Victoria – Bolobek
Strictly only opening on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April. Please respect the garden owners’ privacy and visit only during opening hours.
10.00am – 4.30pm
Entry: $15 Adults/$10 Students (with ID card) /Under 18 free
- Tickets can be booked and pre-paid online via TryBooking. You can also pay on the day.
- Sustainable practices are important to OGV, therefore where possible please either print your own garden notes or save them for viewing on your mobile device.
Bolobek is a magnificent heritage listed rural property situated in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. The garden, originally established over a century ago by the Syme family and later enhanced by the Law- Smiths has now been reinvigorated by the current owners, the Robertsons.
The garden features mature Linden, Birch and Oaks. It truly is an oasis with a walled rose garden where mature, espaliered fruit trees augment mass climbers to clothe the walls. There are poplar and crab apple walks, lilac hedges, herbaceous borders, prize winning dahlias and a creek and fernery all tied together by sweeping lawns.
Woodland areas allow exploration of beds of mature woodland shrubs – and an orchard where over-mature trees are being steadily replaced with new plantings.
Microclimate is an important part of the existence of this garden and you’ll witness pockets of shade and protection and moisture.
Bolobek is more than a garden, it is a working farm running sheep and beef cattle, where the garden and the farm sit well together. Currently the garden truly is a tapestry of autumnal colour.
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Please note: parking is available on site.
Bolobek is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri People. Open Gardens Victoria wish to acknowledge the Traditional custodians of this land and we pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
