Blue Lotus Water Garden, Family Paradise in the Yarra Valley
Walk into a colourful new world of lotus and waterlilies in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley at the Blue Lotus Water Garden. This 14 acre garden features a paradise of Giants of the Amazon to ancient Japanese flowers and is open to the public this Summer.
Blue Lotus Water Garden, Yarra Valley
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of Australia’s most spectacular seasonal gardens open to the public. Each year the garden holds two spectacular floral events starting with the famous Lotus Flower Season (26 Dec – 20 March) followed by the Bloomin Begonias and the Autumn Flower Season (21 March – 21 April).
The tropical style gardens feature dozens of man- made lakes, ponds, lagoons and even a waterfall each filled with hundreds of varieties of flowering lotus, waterlilies and a plethora of stunning plants.
‘Monet’s Lake’ is the special feature of the Garden is which is the largest lake on the property holding 11 million litres of water.
The lake contains over 70 varieties of waterlily flowers including a prized collection of Claude Monet’s original waterlilies from his garden in Giverny, France.
The Lotus Wetlands is a virtual forest of lotus flowers and is home to some of the Garden’s favourites including Mrs Perry Slocum, Cream Lutea, Carolina Queen, Roseam Plena, Hindu and Green Magic.
The ponds and lagoons in this area are edged with extensive garden beds full of perennial colour including impatiens, sunflowers, salvia and marigolds.
Giants of the Amazon are on display in the Tropical World Complex, housing the largest species of waterlily known to man including the Victoria Longwood (hybrid) Waterlily.
These amazing waterlilies are distinguished by their massive leaves, known as lily pads, which can reach over 2 metres in diameter and flowers bigger than a dinner plate.
School Holiday Fun for the Kids
Perfectly located for a day trip from Melbourne, the Blue Lotus Water Garden makes the perfect family day out with the kids.
In this stunning oasis you will find a Flower Fairy Garden located on the shores of Silver Lotus Lagoon complete with fantasy cubby houses, a rainbow slide, wishing well and weekend appearances from the Flower Fairy Queen.
EASTER LONG WEEKEND FUN
Good Friday 3rd, Easter Saturday 4th, Easter Sunday 5th, Easter Monday 6th April
Loads of fun for the little ones with Easter Egg Hunts with the Easter Bunny, Alice in Wonderland Pantomine Shows, Face Painiting and plenty more.
REAL DINOSAUR WEEKENDS
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April
FREE EVENT! Meet Toby the T-Rex and his baby friends for a roaring good time at the gardens. The team from Real Dinosaur Company will thrill children of all ages with their realistic dinosaurs that move and even dance.
INTERACTIVE MAGIC SHOWS
Saturday 12th April
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April
The award winning magician, Lucky Luke will amaze the kids with his entertaining bag of tricks and interactive show. Great fun for all ages.
ENCHANTED FAIRY WEEKS
Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April
Monday 13th – Friday 17th April
Fairy Poppie flys back to the gardens over the April school holidays to entertain the children with her enchanted stories, interactive dance show and amazing giant buubles. Best of all, tickets are 10% cheaper during Fairy Weeks.
Details:
Address:
2628 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction
Website: www.bluelotus.com.au
The Blue Lotus Water Garden, Yarra Valley
Make a day of it with the kids and head out of Melbourne for a day trip to the Yarra Valley to experience this paradise of flowers at the Blue Lotus Water Garden. For more ideas in the area check out:
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