Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden and Nursery
Highlights
- Explore two hectares of vibrant Australian flora, inspiring your own garden design with native plants.
- Discover rare Boronias and Telopeas while enjoying the colourful blooms year-round.
- Wander through natural bushland to spot native orchids and wildflowers in spring and summer.
- Relax with family at picnic tables and electric barbeque facilities in Kalorama Memorial Reserve.
Located at Kalorama in The Dandenong Ranges, Karwarra is set on two hectares and is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a landscaped setting.
Numerous garden beds give boundless inspiration for those looking to create their own garden using Australian plants regardless of their size of garden. At any time of the year, there are colourful flowers and foliage with much to see and enjoy.
Karwarra has plant collections including Boronias, Telopeas (Waratahs) and rare and threatened plants. There is also a well-stocked nursery with lots of interesting tubes and pots for purchase.
There is a section of natural bush where native orchids and wildflowers can be seen in spring and summer. The garden also provides habitat for local wildlife.
The garden has a well-equipped meeting room with a kitchen suitable for community groups and corporate training. (Not suitable for parties).
Karwarra is at the rear of Kalorama Memorial Reserve where visitors can enjoy electric barbeque facilities, picnic tables, children’s playground and the quirky saddle-shaped oval.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).