Welcome
Welcome to the Victoria State Rose Garden website. With over 5000 roses (covering about 5 hectares), the Victoria State Rose Garden is one of the tourist gems of Victoria.
Awarded the International Garden of Excellence by the World Federation Of Rose Societies in 2003, it was the first rose garden outside of Europe to receive this Award and the only one (at that time) cared for entirely by volunteers.
Opening Times for Victoria State Rose Garden
THE GARDEN IS OPEN EVERY DAY AND IS FREE TO VISIT. (Donations gratefully accepted)
From April to September 9.30 till 5 pm.
From October to April 9.30 till 6.30 (daylight saving time)
Please NOTE: Sometimes special events at WERRIBEE PARK could impact on access to the Rose Garden:
1. 6th October. Werribee Park Heritage Orchard Grafting Day. Free Event 2000 Expected.
2. 28th October. Children's Week Picnic. Free City of Wyndham Event. 10,000 Expected.
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW IN THE GARDEN?
Pruning is finished for 2018
Pruning commenced on 13th June and the volunteers have worked solidly to complete it by the end of August. The weather has been mostly kind to the workers with very little time lost. Everyone is looking forward to a slower pace in the next few weeks!
(More pruning photos @ Garden Seasons)
State Rose & Garden Show 2018
November 10th & 11th 10am- 4pm DON'T MISS IT!
WAL JOHNSTON Wyndham Community Volunteer Award Winner
- Wal Johnston was presented with his Wyndham Community Volunteer Award in the category of Arts, Culture or Tourism at a Gala Awards Presentation Evening held on Friday 31 August. Wal Johnston has played an instrumental role in shaping the stunning Victoria State Rose Garden for the past 25 years.
- He is treasured by all members of the supporters group for his long years of dedication to the Rose Garden, his amazing knowledge of all things roses and his continued willingness to mentor others. He is a true rosarian with particular expertise with Heritage Roses. Our Garden has certainly benefitted from this expertise.
- Congratulations Wal.
Check out our Facebook Page packed with beautiful up to the minute photos, the majority of which are taken by Christine, the FB editor for VSRG, and interesting & useful information.
There are always such interesting stories and postings on our Facebook site. Interested rose buffs love to share their photos and offer information about their favourite roses.
Check out the latest photos, stories and feedback on Facebook.
Formal Entrance for the Victoria State Rose Garden
The improvement was long overdue with visitors previously unable to locate the garden entrance due to foliage and inadequate signage. It is now easy to see the large Metal Entrance Arch from the car park. It has State Rose Garden inscribed and a side panel showing the plan of the 4.5 hectare garden.
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Entry is free but all donations are gratefully accepted as the Garden is maintained by volunteers.
3 Ways to Donate.............
Via the donation tube when you visit, located just inside the main entrance.
Via cheque, posted to
Victoria State Rose Garden
The Treasurer, VSRGS,
Werribee, Victoria, Australia, 3030
Post Office Box 2137,
You can also donate online via your bank, direct to our bank account.
BSB 633 108
Account Number 104117049
