Rhododendron Gardens Olinda

The gardens were named The National Rhododendron Gardens in 1960; the name was changed to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden in 2017, after community consultation. The creation of the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda, which opened in 2023, has added yet another reason to visit the Botanic Gardens and the Dandenong Ranges. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden is Victoria's premier cool-climate garden.

With breathtaking views over the Yarra Valley, the garden features important collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and more, in a setting of native and exotic trees. Seasonal changes ensure the garden is a year. Enjoy the colourful blooms and scenic views of the Dandenong Ranges at this popular destination.

Learn about the rare flora and fauna, take a guided tour, or have a picnic at the gardens. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, formerly known as the National Rhododendron Gardens, is a botanical garden in Olinda, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are known for their rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils.

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly the National Rhododendron Garden) is 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.

Enjoy the colourful blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and more at this 42 hectare garden in Olinda. Learn about the history, features and native plants of the Chelsea Australian Garden, a Gold medal winner at the London Royal Horticultural Society. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly known as the National Rhododendron Garden) is located 40 km east of Melbourne on the eastern ridge of Dandenong Mountain and 500 m from the village of Olinda.

The park of 20 hectares was founded in 1961 on lands granted by the state government, newly formed by the Australian Society of Rhododendron (ASR). Olinda, VIC, 3788 National Rhododendron Garden 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.

The Gardens have no entry fee, which is amazing considering how well kept they are and the scale of them. There are many gardens and teahouses in Olinda, most of which have an entry fee, however not only are the National Rhododendron Gardens free, but in my opinion, they are also the most diverse, most tranquil and most interesting also. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly the National Rhododendron Garden) is host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils.