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Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens - Gardens of the Dandenongs
Delightful all year round, choose your own adventure along the many linking paths beneath the canopy of Mountain Ash trees as you stroll through the garden.
Make your way down to the picturesque lake for a picnic by the quaint boathouse, take a seat in the gazebo and admire the intriguing sculpture by Mark Stoner, or simply enjoy walking your dog (on lead) through the changing landscape of blooms and foliage.
Opening hours
Alfred Nicholas Garden is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Christmas Day, days of Total Fire Ban, Severe Weather events and major works.
Check current conditions on the day of your planned visit to confirm it is open.
Tours in the area
Bushwalking, four-wheel driving, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking are just some of the many activities you can experience in Victoria's parks.
If you want to try something new or meet some like-minded people on your next visit to a park, contact a licensed tour operator.
Parks Victoria licenses tour operators who are experts in these activities and more. They will help you get the most out of your visit.
How to get there
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens - Gardens of the Dandenongs
Need to know
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens - Gardens of the Dandenongs
Accessibility
Set on a sloping site, pedestrian access to the lake is via a long steep path through the garden.
There are designated accessible toilets near the park office.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Dandenong Ranges Gardens closed due to significant storm damage
The Dandenong Ranges was heavily impacted by severe storms on 9 June 2021 and the Gardens are closed until further notice.Assessments are still ongoing, but it is anticipated that some areas will be able to open in the coming weeks. Areas where there is extensive damage may be closed for some time. We recommend you check this page for updates on closures.Please note it is dangerous and illegal to enter closed areas and there is still high risk of further trees and branches falling. -
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens - Gardens of the Dandenongs
Public toilet closed at Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden lake
The public toilet block at the lake area of Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is closed due to plumbing issues. Alternative temporary public toilet facilities are provided on the main drive near the front gate (Sherbrooke Road), open 10am-4:30pm daily.When closed, please use the permanent public disabled toilet located near the ranger’s office (10 metres from the temporary block).Alternatively, George Tindale Memorial Garden provides public toilet facilities, 2km further along Sherbrooke Road.
