Katandra Gardens offers a unique accommodation experience amongst thousands of Australia's unique native plants in 8 acres of Australian wonderland alive with birds. The wildflower gardens hold thousands Australian plants from all states of Australia. The accommodation in the heartland of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers four delightful self-contained cottages, set privately amidst these enthralling gardens and also a private Bed and Breakfast suite. Cottages have large balconies on which to sit sipping Yarra Valley wine, or just relax enjoying the prolific bird-life and extensive views over the gardens, the lake, the Yarra Valley and distant ranges. Less than an hour from Melbourne and less than 25 minutes from the Healesville Sanctuary, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley wineries, Silvan reservoir, the Rhododendron gardens, the Warburton trail, Yarra Glen, the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary, antique shops, National Parks, ballooning, nature walks and much more, this is the ideal place to spend a week or more exploring the whole region. Enjoy the warm friendly hospitality offered at Katandra Gardens, the comfortable beds, the fresh country air and at night drift to sleep with the scents of the Australian bush plants filling the air. Spend time talking to Dot, or Bob, "ABC's Australia's Gardener of the Year 2005." Be amazed by their passion for Australia's unique and unusual flora and bird-life, then take time to sit beside the Wildlife lake listening to the croaking frogs. Guests and day visitors are free to, wander along the winding garden pathways of Katandra Gardens, sit drinking in the panoramic views, have guided tours of the gardens, enjoy the barbecue and study the birds. The gardens are open daily and attract an entry fee. Coaches and Group Tours need to book ahead in order to arrange a personalised guided tour of the gardens and refreshments.
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49 Hunter Rd, Wandin North, VIC, 3139
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