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Bringalbit
Bringalbit is a country property near Mt. Macedon retaining some of its
original remnant Peppermint Gums,
Yellow Box and Manna Gums fail to break the winds. These have been supplemented
confers, oaks, willow and poplar thickets, Monterey pines and Osage trees,
nearly all planted in the 19th century. The large trees, together with a small
creek feeding a couple of dams and the garden lake before cascading down it’s
rocky falls below the spillway forms a peaceful retreat in country Victoria.
There is a 60metre Quince Walk that delights in Spring and Autumn. Elsewhere in
the garden swathes of roses,
lavender, dianthus and gaura soak up the sun on the north facing terraces with
their silver foliage context of snow-in-summer edging. There is a small entry
charge per person
(children free). More info >>
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Campaspe House
Campaspe Country House has a wonderful example of an early
Edna
Walling garden which changes character with the seasons.
- Spring features the colours of
rhododendrons,
azaleas, crab apple trees,
camellias, jonquils,
daffodils, Grandmother's bonnets and
iris.
- Autumn features the colours the region with 80 year old liquidambars
and maples
- Summer reveals the shades of greens a long established garden can
produce.
- Winter allows the large feature trees like red cedars and the rare Macedon oak
(which stays evergreen) become the chief attraction.
In addition there is a kitchen garden featuring espaliered olive and pear
trees and an excellent selection of herbs and vegetables.
Please note: Campaspe House is a privately owned Country House Hotel and restaurant. This
means that the gardens are not generally accessible to the general public.
However White Hat recommends that house guests and restaurant patrons should
take at least some time to wander through these special gardens. Restaurant
bookings are essential and you can find details at the
Campaspe House website. More info >>
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Forest Glade Gardens
Forest Glade Gardens is one of Australia's finest private gardens. It is
short trip from Melbourne and is open to the public from September to May. It
features large exotic trees, a
bonsai house, a woodland section, a
fern gully a blue bell patch and
an impressive daffodil
lawn during spring; a topiary
garden, two aviaries, a laburnum arch, a
peony walk highlighted with
climbing roses, as well as numerous pergolas, ponds, fountains and statues. A
small entry fee applies (children free)
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Tieve Tara
A large garden covering over 7 hectares. It reopens to the public on 8th
September 2012.
Full details at
Tieve Tara
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