hours

For information on Garden Closures or Public Events visit Parks Victoria

Monday 9:30am - 6.30pm

Tuesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Wednesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Thursday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Friday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Saturday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Sunday 9:30am – 6.30pm

direction

By Car: Address: Gate 2, K Road, Werribee South 3030

From Melbourne: Victoria State Rose Garden is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. It is a short 30-minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. Take the Werribee / Werribee South exit to K Road.( Exit 19, C108 )

Enter via Gate 2 off K Road onto Main Drive. (also the address of Werribee Mansion & the Zoo)

From Geelong: It is a 40 minute drive along the M1. Take the C109 exit towards Werribee from the M1 Freeway. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Princess Highway. Turn right at T intersection (Synnot St) Turn right onto Duncans Rd (C108) Turn right onto K Road. Take first right at Gate 2, Main Dr.

By Public Transport:

Step 1. From Melbourne:

Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).

Step 2. From Werribee station:

Catch bus 439 (Werribee South) from Werribee station to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

From Geelong:

Step 1: Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale Station (travelling on the Melbourne train).

Step 2: From Wyndham Vale Station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.

Step 3: From Werribee Station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

Activities

The Rose Garden has been the perfect gathering spot for family and friends for generations. Whether for a stroll through the garden or idyllic family picnic.

Picnic with friends

Family gatherings

Rose enthusiasts

Bird watching, and

Just read & relax

hours

For information on Garden Closures or Public Events visit Parks Victoria

Monday 9:30am - 6.30pm

Tuesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Wednesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Thursday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Friday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Saturday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Sunday 9:30am – 6.30pm

direction

By Car: Address: Gate 2, K Road, Werribee South 3030

From Melbourne: Victoria State Rose Garden is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. It is a short 30-minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. Take the Werribee / Werribee South exit to K Road.( Exit 19, C108 )

Enter via Gate 2 off K Road onto Main Drive. (also the address of Werribee Mansion & the Zoo)

From Geelong: It is a 40 minute drive along the M1. Take the C109 exit towards Werribee from the M1 Freeway. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Princess Highway. Turn right at T intersection (Synnot St) Turn right onto Duncans Rd (C108) Turn right onto K Road. Take first right at Gate 2, Main Dr.

By Public Transport:

Step 1. From Melbourne:

Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).

Step 2. From Werribee station:

Catch bus 439 (Werribee South) from Werribee station to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

From Geelong:

Step 1: Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale Station (travelling on the Melbourne train).

Step 2: From Wyndham Vale Station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.

Step 3: From Werribee Station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

Activities

The Rose Garden has been the perfect gathering spot for family and friends for generations. Whether for a stroll through the garden or idyllic family picnic.

Picnic with friends

Family gatherings

Rose enthusiasts

Bird watching, and

Just read & relax

February 2015

With the pressure of deadheading always there I hadn't taken a walk for a few weeks along the Heritage Border and into the Leaf. A big mistake! Both are looking magnificent with so many photo opportunities that I didn't do any work, preferring instead to look closely at such varied, interesting flowers.

Mutabilis in the Heritage Border is popular with the bees.

There are so many colours floating on the Mutabilis bush as the blooms change colour.

Buff Beauty in the Heritage Border. The tight, bright buds really stand out.

R. roxburghii plena in the Heritage Border. Such a tightly frilled bloom.

Victoria Gold LA20. Another wonderful Floribunda.

Take a seat in the Leaf to soak up the wonderful display.

A Young and vigorous Titian Climber on a Tripod in the Leaf.

Governor Macquarie LA22 keeps a tight habit from bud to full bloom.

Governor Macquarie with fully open flower framing the small gazebo.

Blue for You A13 One of our beautiful 'blue' roses but not looking very blue.

Victora State Rose Garden

Rod Beechy LA14 Another Floribunda attracting a lot of attention.

Early February

Deadheading is still the main activity as the volunteers continue to encourage new flowers to keep on coming. There will be an Autumn flush of blooms soon and the weather is usually beautiful for strolling and soaking in the atmosphere. Hope to see many more visitors there amongst the beauty.

Gold'N Fancy B13 a vibrant Floribuna bursting with colour.

Vienna Woods D13 a HT blooming well.

Come by any Wednesday or Saturday morning and any of the volunteers will be very happy to have a chat about our roses or yours!!!

Pink Silk D5 After a quick tidy up the bright balls of colour certainly attracted attention.

Pink Silk bud. At first tight but opening to a very large, heavy full flower.

Daybreaker, another Floribunda, stops you in your tracks with the mass of different colour in just one bed.

Guy Savoy can be found in the Trial Bed in Petal D. I wonder if this rose will make it into the garden?