Wilson Botanic Park

Wilson Botanic Park

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Posted 2013-07-22 by Hollyfollow
is located in Berwick and is built on what used to be an old quarry from 1859 till the late 1970s. The gardens were established in 1992, donated to the community by Mr Wilson. The park attracts both international and local visitors for its unique location and stunning gardens set around two large lakes.



Basalt Lake is perfect for bird watching and home to many native animals and birds. The cliffs that surround the area are amazing and remaining evidence of the quarry is scattered around the park. There are two fossil seams in the park and many unique fossils were found in the quarry. An information building, located at the front of the gardens near the car parks, provides information about the history of the site and fossils. There are also toilets and an area to buy food and drinks.

The Anniversary Lake is huge and very picturesque to walk around, particular under the pine trees where the pine needles line the forest floor. There is an amphitheatre for open air movie nights or events in summer and a barbeque area located close by.



The park has magnificent views from the Hoo Hoo Lookout where you can see the surrounding area. There are numerous exotic and native plants and a rose garden. There is a huge playground which the kids will love. Dogs are allowed in the park on a lead and swimming or fishing is not allowed in the lakes. The designated ball area is past the first lookout on the top of the hill.



The park is a perfect place for picnics and barbeques and can get quite busy, especially during school holidays and around Christmas. There are often big groups of friends and families celebrating or tourists visiting the park in buses. The also offers a great venue for wedding ceremonies and photography with two stunning rotundas. Facilities at the gardens are available for open air events or functions.



The park is easy to get to, being only minutes from the Monash Freeway. Admission into the park is free. The park is open from 7am to 5pm and 8pm during daylight savings. It is not open on Christmas day or Good Friday.



The Botanic Park is worth a visit for its stunning setting, picturesque views from the lookouts and is a perfect scene for a special occasion.

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182344 - 2023-06-16 01:56:37

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