National Rhododendron Garden

MOUNT DANDENONG, Victoria

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 (last entry 4.30pm) 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.

Parking

During the busy spring period, parking on weekends is limited and parking on The Georgian Road is unsuitable and may, in some instances, be illegal and result in a fine. There is additional parking available at both the Olinda Recreation Reserve on the corner of The Georgian Road and Olinda-Monbulk Road, and the former Olinda Golf Course site on the Olinda-Monbulk Road. Both these sites are within a two minute walk of the main entrance and are more suitable than the narrow/gravel The Georgian Road. 

Other parks within 40km of National Rhododendron Garden

• Silvan Reservoir Park

  4.3 km from National Rhododendron Garden

• William Ricketts Sanctuary

  2.4 km from National Rhododendron Garden

• Kurth Kiln Regional Park

  31.1 km from National Rhododendron Garden

• Westerfolds Park and surrounds

  28.7 km from National Rhododendron Garden

• Yan Yean Reservoir Park

  38 km from National Rhododendron Garden

• Maroondah Reservoir Park

  27.2 km from National Rhododendron Garden