Our vision is to be a world recognised woodland garden
showcasing and protecting the Rhododendron Genus
Welcome to Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
A garden for all seasons
~ Peak flowering - mid September to mid November ~
~ Autumn colours - May to June ~
We are a non-profit community organisation developing, maintaining and operating a multiple award-winning rhododendron garden.
Widely known internationally, our garden is unique for its design and the ability to grow all rhododendrons outside in our sheltered natural amphitheater. It is also home to some amazing natural wildlife, such as the echidna and the platypus.
See over 24,000 rhododendrons and companion plants set among 11ha, laid out by geographical origin of the natural rhododendrons, within themed environments.
OPENING TIMES
GARDEN
~ Open daily ~
Hours
9 am - 4 pm
Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
TEAROOM
~ Open daily ~
Hours
9.30 am - 4 pm
Closed: Christmas Day & Good Friday
ENTRY
$15 per Adult
$12 Concession
Children & Members are FREE
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden offers walking tracks, lakes, bridges and many other unique design features, as well as a resident platypus, echidna and diverse bird life. Our Tea Room is always a welcome and restful diversion for visitors.
The Garden features:
the amphitheatre consisting mainly of rich volcanic soil which was never farmed. The walls slope moderately steep into a large stepped basin fed by several natural springs forming a series of lakes.
landscaping including four lakes, waterfalls, several bridges, several gazebos, long dry stone walls and numerous paths and internal roads.
native fauna such as wild ducks, native hens, grebes, many other bird species, platypus, echidna and some reptile species. Native flora include many tree and fern species.
the garden is classified as a plant museum. As such it is a repository for many species of the genus rhododendron that are or may become endangered mostly due to human activity.
visitor facilities including parking for cars, buses and caravans, toilets and tearooms with disabled access.