| Karwarra is a distinctive cool temperate Australian garden in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, laid out over two hectares of shady fern gullies, soaring gums and misty pathways overlooking the Silvan Dam. More than 1,800 Australian species from south-east and western Australia are displayed with interpretation in both landscaped gardens and bushland settings.
Highlights:
• The Outlook overlooking the Silvan dam
• More than 40 species of birds at close quarters
• Antechinus, possums, frogs, skinks and yabbies
• Wetland and pond system through the Fern Gully
• Boronia collection, erica collection, crowea collection
• Bushfood and medicinal uses trail
• Feature plants such as the Wollemi Pine, white-flowering Telopea
• Ground orchids, unusual fungi and sundews
• Educational displays, plant catalogues, flowering calendars
• Self-serve coffee or tea on the terrace.
More information on the interpretation, catalogue and publications about the garden can be found on the Education webpage.
Print-friendly brochure: Karwarra Australian Plant Garden Inc
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Facilities
Tues-Fri: 10am-4pm
Sat & Sun: 1pm-4pm
Public hols: 1pm-4pm
$3.50pp, nursery free
off Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, behind the Kalorama Reserve.
Ample parking/turning
Disability access
All-weather paths
Toilets, shelter
Self-serve tea/coffee
Picnic areas, seating
Flowering calendar
Garden Map
Public transport
Publications
Tours
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