Ballarat Botanical Gardens

The Ballarat Botanical Gardens is a 40-hectare heritage-listed garden on the western shore of Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, Victoria. Established in 1857, it is one of Australia's oldest and most significant cool-climate botanical gardens. Notable for its mature tree collection, formal bedding displays, Robert Clark Conservatory, Statuary Pavilion and the Prime Ministers Avenue with bronze busts of Australian prime ministers, it serves as a major public recreation and horticultural attraction.

Visitors can explore 40 hectares of landscaped gardens on the edge of Lake Wendouree with formal flower beds, expansive lawns, mature heritage trees, and glasshouse displays. Key areas include the Prime Ministers Avenue with bronze busts, the Statuary Pavilion housing classical marble statues, the Robert Clark Conservatory with seasonal floral displays, the Fernery, and lakeside walking paths. The setting is open and park-like with paved and gravel paths, picnic areas, a cafe and gift shop, and views across Lake Wendouree.