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George Tindale Memorial Gardens
Set under the canopies of stunning Mountain Ash Trees, this cool climate garden is sure to delight. A charming, intimate oasis of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, fuchsias and hydrangeas will be easily recognisable to the garden enthusiast.
With each season producing stunning new blooms and ever changing colours there is reason to visit year round. Ruth Tindale’s meticulous planning ensured that plants can be found flowering in the garden virtually every day of the year. Acquisition of the garden by George Tindale introduced a scientific and educational focus that reflected his interest in extending knowledge of horticulture.
Enjoy a stroll through the garden, stop for a picnic, take in the bird song and admire the sculptures on permanent display including two by Ruth Tindale, former garden owner.
Opening hours: George Tindale Memorial Garden is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Christmas Day, days of Total Fire Ban, Severe Weather events and major works. Check current conditions on the day of your planned visit to confirm it is open.
Things To Do
Enjoy a picnic
Friends of George Tindale Memorial Gardens
Weddings
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Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Pirianda Garden
George Tindale Memorial Gardens
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Need to know
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Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Disabled access toilets can be found within the park.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Safety
George Tindale Memorial Garden is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days.
On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.
For emergency assistance call Triple Zero (000). If there is a green emergency marker sign near you, read the information on the marker to the operator.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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George Tindale Memorial Garden Visitor Guide & Map
Please find attached the current George Tindale Memorial Garden Visitor Guide and park map:Attachments: Park-note-George-Tindale-Garden (382KB)
How we keep it special
Land now known as the George Tindale Memorial Garden was originally identified in 1892 as the Crown Grant and occupied by Captain Joseph Pallant, a merchant navy officer. For many years the property was known as Pallant’s Hill.
The garden’s archives hold a letter from Chloe Kirkhope, which indicates that the existing house and garden were constructed in 1918, and that the property soon became a mecca for visitors. These included Prime Minister Billy Hughes and his guests, the Prince of Wales (later, briefly, King Edward VIII) and Lord Mountbatten.
In 1958, George Tindale, a scientist from the Scoresby Research Station, bought the property assisted by colleague Rod Cantrill. Acquisition of the garden by George Tindale introduced a scientific and educational focus that reflected his interest in extending knowledge of horticulture.
In 1980, Ruth Tindale donated the garden to the Victorian Conservation Trust, in memory of her husband.
The Friends of George Tindale Memorial Garden have been working in the garden for many years to continue the legacy left by George and Ruth Tindale. Some of the Friends Group were personal friends of the Tindales.