Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
| Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden | |
|---|---|
| Type | Botanic Garden |
| Location | Olinda, Victoria, Australia |
| Area | 42 hectares |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Operated by | Parks Victoria |
| Visitors | 190,000 |
| Open | Daily: 10am - 4:30pm |
| Vegetation | rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, daffodils, cherry trees |
| Facilities | Information centre, gift shop, toilets, shelters, picnic areas |
| Website | https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/dandenong-ranges-botanic-garden |
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 collection includes more than 50,000 plants, some of which are rare or endangered. There are also some smaller gardens, like the Japanese Garden. In September and early October, the cherry blossoms are in bloom in Cherry Tree Grove.