Melton Botanic Garden

Great potential

Today I had a good wander in the area, especially around Darlingsford Lake. I saw the Dryland Garden being built to the South and did some good walking on the well made concrete paths.

Excellent works for locals

Mainly natives (but not all).Excellent layout with paths meandering through varying botanics. Seats and identifications are scattered along the way. The lake supports basic birdlife and has free BBQs ...

Plants and trees

Really educational for all children. There are signs advising what the name of the tree and bushes are.

Surprising find with lots of options

Found these Gardens after an ABC Gardening Australia story and after a visit realise it will be a great place for visits by a wide range of people and groups. Whilst still in development the plan look...

Very poor effort.

This really is not a botanical gardens. It way out of town, nothing interesting; really a waste of petrol. Pity really, Melton, with some vision could be the star of the west. Not even worth a p...