Welcome to Karwarra Australian Garden
A tranquil botanic garden to visit, Karwarra will captivate with its cooler mountain environment and its landscaped areas with over 2000 native plants and 1300 different species. It provides a natural attraction for a great variety of Australian birds. Certified collections of Telopea and Boronias are held within the garden, which merges with native bushland. The garden is located behind the Kalorama Reserve, Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama (Mel Ref 120, B9). Entry is free. Click here to view a map.
Open
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Closed Mondays, Good Friday, Christmas Day and days of TOTAL FIRE BAN.
Click to view the Karwarra Annual Flowering Calendar
Click to view Karwarra's upcoming events
Karwarra Native Plant Nursery
Climate change and water restrictions have made Karwarra's well stocked native plant nursery a focus as gardeners develop their gardens to suit drier times.
Plants are grouped for easy selection and friendly assistance is on hand to help identify the right plant for any situation.
Plants in the nursery are mainly watered with collected rainwater and any excess water is recycled.
6" Pots $7.00
Tube stock $2.50
Click here to view the nursery stock list
For specific selections please check with Karwarra staff on 9728 4256 to avoid disappointment.
Coming Events
New Horticulturalist
Lindy Harris is warmly welcomed as Karwarra’s new Horticulturalist, commencing with the garden on June 1, 2009.
With her many attributes, Lindy will be invaluable for the ongoing development of Karwarra. Her knowledge of Australian plants is extensive after working at Kuranga Nursery 1987 – 2004 and at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne 2004 – 2009.
She is an avid gardener and her other marvellous assets are her enthusiasm and inspirational qualities.
Lindy & Regan look forward to your next visit to Karwarra Garden.
Welcome Luncheon
A welcome luncheon will be held for Lindy at Karwarra on Sunday July 12 at 12.30 pm. Friends of Karwarra, members of Plant Groups and those with the interests of Karwarra at heart are most welcome to attend.
For catering purposes, please phone Karwarra on 9728 4256.
Spring Plant Sale - Sunday 20 September 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.
Botanical Art Exhibition - 24 October – 8 November 2009.
More about Karwarra...
This distinctive national collection of Australian plants which thrive in the shady gullies and misty winters of the Dandenong's temperate rainforest was opened to the public in 1971...more about Karwarra's history, characteristics and management
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