Penshurst Botanic Gardens
The Penshurst Botanic Gardens is a 13 acre reserve located in the centre of the Penshurst which has a swimming pool and playground as well as picnic facilities.
The Penshurst Botanic Gardens is centred around a 'never failing spring' which has created a natural wetland situation. A series of narrow gateways cascade eventually into a larger lake, where a gazebo is located on the edge of the water. The lake is planted with Taxodium distichum or Swamp Cypress which in time will provide a canopy over the footbridge connecting the various waterways. The gardens boast a large collection of Australian, American, European and Asian plantings throughout the wetlands. The botanic gardens link up to the original Penshurst Public Gardens (1889) by a series of pathways. These pathways meander through magnificent oaks and poplars believed to have been planted in the 1920's.
Review:
The spring and lake weren't that attractive and the surface was covered in algae when we visited. The Gardens mainly focus on trees and there aren't any planted garden beds.
Shelter with BBQ, shaded and unshaded tables and seats, water tap, grassy areas and toilets.
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Location
Chesswas Street, Penshurst 3289 Map
Web Links
→ Penshurst Botanic Gardens (Heritage Victoria)
