R.J. Hamer Arboretum (RJ Hamer Arboretum)

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R.J. Hamer Arboretum (RJ Hamer Arboretum)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • Management vehicle only
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

R.J. Hamer Arboretum Car Park - Planned Tree Works

Parks Victoria values its botanic collections and aims to retain them where possible.

Independent arborists have assessed several trees in the R.J. Hamer Arboretum Car Park and found they are in poor health and structurally unsafe.

Although these Eucalypts are native to Australia, they are not local to this area. They were planted in the 1970s as part of the arboretum’s original design but are no longer suitable for high visitor and vehicle traffic areas.

These trees are now at the end of their life. Many have lost limbs, require pruning, or have already died.

Where possible, trees will be left to provide habitat.

Parks Victoria will explore suitable replacement options as part of its ongoing revegetation and botanic management efforts.

Attachments: Hamer Car Park Tree Maintenance 2025 A3 (206KB)

R.J. Hamer Arboretum Visitor Guide & Map

Please find attached the current R.J. Hamer Arboretum Visitor Guide & park map:

Attachments: Park-note-RJ-Hamer-Arboretum (222KB)

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