National Rhododendron Gardens

The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to an unparalleled variety of brilliantly coloured blooms, mainly rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and daffodils. Of international reputation, these magnificent gardens attract 50,000 to 60,000 visitors annually.

Flora & Fauna - The Superb Lyrebird can be heard in the garden's gullies during winter and early morning visitors often spot this shy bird foraging in the garden. King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas, as well as introduced species such as peacocks, ducks and geese, are also present.

The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to 15,000 rhododendrons, 12,000 azaleas, 3,000 camellias and 250,000 daffodils. In spring and autumn it is clothed in colour and perfume. these gardens are framed by the world's tallest flowering plant, the Mountain Ash, and set against a backdrop of the blue Australian Alps. The garden also features moorlands, rock gardens, fern gullies and sweeping lawns.