Cafe Vireya
Café Vireya operates during Spring only and will re-open in September 2012. For further information please ring the café on (03) 9751 0443.
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Watch the gardens explode in colour as thousands of flowers bloom each spring. Autumn, meanwhile, sees deciduous trees painted every shade of gold and crimson.
National Rhododendron Garden
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The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
When not in bloom, you can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds.
Opening hours
The National Rhododendron Gardens are open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily except Christmas Day. Entrance to the gardens is free.
The garden may close during dangerous weather conditions, high fire risk or for major works. Check current conditions on the day of your planned visit to confirm it is open.
How to get there
The park is located 500 metres from the Olinda township along the Olinda – Monbulk Road. Turn into The Georgian Road. The car park entrance is 50 metres on the right. Melways reference 66 K6.
Garden Explorer Bus Tour - Spring 2012
Visitors to the garden can enjoy a 25 minute non-stop guided tour on the Garden Explorer from 8 September through to mid-November. The Garden Explorer vehicle is a 24 seater bus which provides comfort and protection to its passengers sitting high to better view the magnificent garden.
Entrance to the gardens is free.
Fees for the Garden Explorer:
| Adults | $8 |
| Australian Concession card holders | $5 |
| Students/Children | $5 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Family (2 Adults and up to four children) | $25 |
| Group bookings | Call 0412 351296 or email info@yarravalleytransfers.com.au |
Please note that passengers will need to walk from the car park to the Garden Explorer, approximately 60 metres. In addition they will need to climb three steps to board the bus. Unfortunately the bus does not provide wheelchair access.
Weddings
Looking to have your wedding reception in the Dandenongs? Look no further, visit the Mist at Olinda website for further information.
The beautiful National Rhododendron Gardens provide the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony or wedding photography (see links below for current pricing). Upon inquiry we suggest you visit the gardens venue to view and select the site where you would like to have your ceremony.
Wedding photography policies and prices
Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
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Visitor centre and shop
Directly inside the gate is the gift shop and visitor centre. The garden's gift shop stocks a wide range of gifts including limited edition prints, gardening books and garden ornaments. Accessible toilet facilities and a baby change room are located off the deck at the back of the gift …
Explore the gardens
The gardens are endowed by the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Tall Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans) provide a magnificent vertical accent to the gardens. Mountain Ash are the tallest flowering trees in the world. Magnificent views overlook Silvan Reservoir, the Yarra Valley, Warburton Ranges and Mount Baw Baw. Many …
Explore the gardens
Accessibility information The main entry into the gardens is via the rear deck and ramp. The ramp is steep and has a moderate cross slope. The staff will open the main road gate upon request for easier access to the garden. Pictured above - Rear deck and ramp to gardens …
Related publications
- (A) Park note - National Rhododendron Gardens (PDF File 357.2 KB)
- (B) Park note - National Rhododendron Gardens - Spring (PDF File 337.8 KB)
- Giardini Nazionali del Rododendro (Italian) (PDF File 344.1 KB)
- Jardin National de Rhododendron (French) (PDF File 238.9 KB)
- Jardín Nacional de Rododendros (Spanish) (PDF File 346.8 KB)
- National Rhododendron Garden (German) (PDF File 346.5 KB)
- National Rhododendron Gardens (Chinese, simplified) (PDF File 426.1 KB)
- National Rhododendron Gardens (Chinese, traditional) (PDF File 421.2 KB)
- National Rhododendron Gardens (Indonesian) (PDF File 344.6 KB)
- National Rhododendron Gardens (Japanese) (PDF File 450.8 KB)
- National Rhododendron Gardens (Sinhalese) (PDF File 353.9 KB)
- Nationale Rododendron Tuin (Dutch) (PDF File 345.6 KB)
- Rhododendron Gardens Wedding Ceremony Application (PDF File 100.5 KB)
- Rhododendron Gardens Wedding Ceremony Application (MS Word Document 226.0 KB)
- Rhododendron Gardens Wedding Photography Permit (MS Word Document 74.0 KB)
- Rhododendron Gardens Wedding Photography Permit (PDF File 30.7 KB)
- Vườn Hoa Đỗ Quyên Quốc Gia (Vietnamese) (PDF File 420.4 KB)
Visitor experiences
Facilities Summary
- Toilet
- Gravel carpark
- Sealed carpark
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Some parks may be affected by proposed industrial action
16 May 2012
Vehicle access to some metropolitan Melbourne and regional parks may be restricted due to protected industrial action. The majority of parks will remain unaffected or still have pedestrian and bike access. Parks Victoria will work to minimise any disruption to the public, particularly for any bans that affect access to …
Park Statistics
- Established
May 1990
- Area
36.2ha