Macedon Ranges gardens
The Macedon Ranges is home to many historic and heritage private properties offering seasonal and year-round open garden experiences.
Autumn and spring are particularly popular months to visit. However the region’s four distinct seasons produce unique and beautiful garden landscapes at any time of year.
Mt Macedon open gardens
Behind the walls of impressive Mount Macedon mansions are some of Victoria’s finest gardens, many National Trust-listed.
The iconic Forest Glade on Mount Macedon is open year-round (except for total fire ban days).
Stunning Duneira Estate, featuring an 1875 homestead, is open across the year during scheduled open days, along with the springtime Duneira Bluebell Festival. During the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, Viewfield Garden, Mount Macedon, opens on select weekends and public holidays, alongside Forest Glade, and Duneira. Keep an eye on What’s On for upcoming dates.
Many people also visit the annual Bolobek Garden Fair each October, held on the grounds of the magnificent garden estate of Bolobek.
Forest Glade Garden
Open gardens beyond Mt Macedon
Other private Macedon Ranges open gardens are often held in conjunction with events such as the annual Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival in September.
Open Gardens Victoria works with private gardens in the Macedon Ranges. These one-off events are typically held in autumn and spring. You can find these on our What’s On page when dates are made public.
Garden lovers will also find an abundance of beautiful plant nurseries throughout the Macedon Ranges.
Check out our Mount Macedon itinerary for garden lovers and foodies.
The perfect garden-lovers day out, filled with plants, flowers, food and wine, with a cool mountain-vibe.
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