Williamstown Botanic Gardens (1856 - 1858)

Williamstown Botanic Gardens (1856 - 1858)

  • One of Victoria's earliest and most intact botanic gardens.
  • One of only two suburban botanic gardens established in the 19th century in Victoria.
  • Major north-south and east-west axes, vista to Hobsons Bay, the impressive central palm avenue and deliberately enclosed nature of the site enhances the wide variety of internal views and spatial experiences within the framework of the formal layout.
  • Geometric layout typical of Victoria's earliest botanic gardens.