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Operators Information
Dear Tour Group Operator,
We invite you to visit Katandra Gardens with your group/groups.
Katandra Gardens is a unique 8 acre landscaped garden featuring an
amazing collection of Australian Wildflowers. The gardens hold one
of Victoria's premier collections of Australian native plants yet
also contain a very wide range of exotic plants, and at all times
of the year there is something well worth the visit. Larger collections
of native plants include banksias, dryandras, grevilleas, correas,
hibbertias, prostantheras, acacias. lechenaultias and eucalypts. The
property holds the OPPCA collection of Australian correas or "Bush
Bells" as some like to call them. Collections of exotics include
liliums, paeony plants and bulbs. Larger magnolias, camellias and
fruit trees blend in, as do the smaller cottage plants. This special
garden holds "Land for Wildlife" status, has gently sloping
grass pathways, a large ornamental lake with an island, extensive
Yarra Valley views, garden ponds, a gazebo, garden seating, a fernery,
a newly developing rainforest and prolific birdlife. It has been featured
on "Gardening Australia," and Bob was names "Gardener
of the Year 2005" by Gardening Australia in 2005. Our gardens
are on a very gentle slope and are easy for walking.
We provide personalised guided tours, informative talks on the development
of the garden, its history, some of our collections, the scents of
the plants, the reason we have grown such a large number of Australian
wildflowers and our method of mulching to preserve water and control
weeds. If requested by groups or individuals we could touch on topics
such as garden design, the effect of drainage, sun, shade, space,
pruning, weed control, watering, sources of plants, propogation done
by us and the blending of Australian wildflowers and non-Australian
(exotic) plants, plants that encourage bird life, plants that have
tolerance to dry or wet conditions, replanting an aging or undesirable
section of a garden, selection of garden tools. Alternatively, the
guests could be left free to explore for themselves if that is the
preference.
* Because of the size of the garden allow between one and two hours
depending on the level of interest in gardens.
* For those who cannot walk too far there are very easy walks on concrete
paths near the house. Shade, shelter
and seating are available if required and one of our outdoor toilet
is wheelchair friendly.
* Picnic Facilities available.
* Group Tours -Entry charge applicable (Please ring 03 5964 4523 for
details)
* We provide morning or afternoon tea if requested.
Food Prices: ** Hot drink and biscuits - $2.00 per person extra.
(as at 1/3/07) ** Devonshire tea or cake - $5.50 per person extra
** Note: All food must be booked ahead of Visit.
* Other gardens which can be incorporated into a tour include the
Rhododendron Garden - 15 minutes away,
Cloudhill - 15 minutes away and the other gardens of the Dandenongs.
Tesselaars Tulip Farm 7 mins (only in season)
* Other places of interest nearby include: 1. Mont Delancey Homestead
and museum - 2 minutes away.
2. Warratina Lavender Farm - 2 minutes away.
3. Seville Hill Winery - 5 minutes away.
4. Elmswood Estate winery - 5 minutes away.
5. Ainsworth Estate - 5 minutes away.
6. Morgans and Mc Williams Wineries - 6 minutes away.
7. Silvan Reservoir with its picnic facilities and walks - 5 minutes
away.
8. Wild Cattle Creek Winery & Restaurant 2 minutes away.
We look forward to having you visit the gardens.
Kind Regards,
Bob & Dot O'Neill
A link to
our home website
Hosts: Dot & Bob O'Neill.
49 Hunter Road, Wandin, Victoria, Australia.
Ph: +61 3 5964 4523
Katandra Gardens is known for its magnificent
range of Australian Native Plants.
For any bookings or enquiries,
Contact us through our main website
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