Is this walk easy for me to do? Yes, this walk is easy for everyone. You can walk, use a wheelchair, or any other mobility aid. The gardens are open from 7:30 am to 6 pm in winter and 9 pm in summer.
What will I see? You will see old gardens with big trees and plants from around the world. There is a greenhouse with colorful flowers, a fern house, and a pond with lilies. You will also see 12 big marble statues and sculptures of all Australia’s Prime Ministers.
Are the paths easy to use? The paths are wide, smooth, and flat. Some have edges with curbs. The paths are either paved or made of packed gravel, which might get a bit soft after rain. There is lots of room to walk side by side and turn around.
There is a wide ramp for crossing between the Botanical Gardens, Pipers on the Lake café, and Lake Wendouree.
Rest areas There are shelters in the gardens with wide, flat floors.
There are seats along the paths with armrests. Some seats have small steps or curbs to cross.
There are drinking fountains you can reach.
Toilets There are easy-to-use toilets at both ends of the gardens. The north toilets have paved paths and many easy-to-use toilets, including a special bathroom (you need a Master Locksmith’s Access Key). Note: There is a grate on the Wendouree Parade path that can trap narrow wheels. Use other paths.
Dogs Dogs, bikes, and scooters are not allowed.
Public Transport Bus No. 10 (Gillies St North) stops near the back entrance on a paved path. It has a shelter and information.
The local Heritage Tram is for tourists and not easy to use.
Parking There are some easy-to-use parking spots. Most do not have extra side space or ramps from the road. People using mobility aids go along the road to the path ramps.
Please look at the photos and information for more details. Things might change, so let us know if you see anything different.
