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Thursday, August 05, 2010

Alfred Nicholas Gardens in winter, Sherbrooke




The Alfred Nicholas Gardens are located in Sherbrooke, high up in the Dandenong Ranges, 45 km east of Melbourne, on the Sherbrooke Rd.

They are managed by Parks Victoria, and are the original gardens of the "Burnham Beeches" estate, dating back to 1929.

The property was acquired by Parks Victoria in 1972.

The 12 hectare Gardens are renowned for their extensive water features, pools, a boathouse, the Blackfish Pond, Mountain Ash trees, many walking tracks, fern gullies, a Rotunda, an arboretum, an island, Dandenong Ranges sculpture, pretty footbridges, and a picturesque lake filled by two waterfalls.

The lake and upper pools are the habitat for a family of ducks!

The key attraction is the ornamental lake, surrounded by mature trees. The gardens are set on a sloping site, pedestrian access to the lake being via a long steep path.

I explored these magnificent gardens on Wednesday afternoon Auguat 4, 2010, on a bleak, misty and overcast day.

Ther total walking distance was about 3 km.

Admission is free.

The Photos show some of the features and attractions in the Gardens - the Sassafras Walking Trail is located at the lower perimeter.

See all of the Photos of my visit!

For further Information and a map, see

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=40

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