Our Gardens

The gardens at Willinga Park stand on degraded grazing country, incredibly transformed into a natural paradise featuring winding paths, water features and striking art. 

The first plants were seeded in 2010. Today, more than 11,000 trees, plants and shrubs make up a stunning plantscape that can be explored and enjoyed for hours. Our gardens are the perfect place to disconnect with modern life and truly connect with nature.

The vision for our gardens stretches out to 2024, eventually incorporating 3ha of native woodlands to the west of Willinga Park.

The gardens’ water system comprises pools and a huge reservoir to catch nutrients and recirculate them back into the grounds. Pools and pathways are designed to slow run-off and recharge water aquifers.

In Residence

Once one of the most common frogs in south-east Australia, the Green and Golden Bell frog has endured significant population decline, particularly in highland areas, leading to its current classification as globally vulnerable.  However, lucky for us, this stunning frog has decided to call Willinga Park Home.

The frog hadn't been sited on the grounds since February 2011 until early in 2017 there was an explosion in the population, and it continues to thrive today.