Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens

The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden is a stunning public garden near Burnie, north west Tasmania.

This 13-hectare/32-acre garden features over 22,000 select rhododendrons and companion plants, creating a spectacular display between August and February each year.

Here, in addition to the hybrid rhododendrons familiar to gardeners, you can see many wild species rhododendrons planted to reflect their geographical origins - from Asia Minor, across the Himalayas to China, Japan and to North America.

You can take a number of walks through the Gardens to enjoy the plants wildlife and tranquillity of this lush environment. Platypus, echidna, and diverse bird life are routinely sighted here, and plantings are enhanced by a number of landscape features include gazebos, bridges, waterways, and a fountain.