Yarra Junction’s Blue Lotus Water Garden is holding its annual Lotus Flower Season event, which runs daily from 27 December 2018 to late April 2019.
Each summer the gardens transform into a wonderland of lotus flowers and tropical blooms spread over 50,000 square meters of landscaped grounds. Visitors will experience stunning lakes, spectacular fountains, amazing plant exhibits and some of the most breathtaking scenery the Yarra Valley has to offer.
It truly is one of the world’s most impressive floral display gardens with thousands of flowers on show every day.
A must see is the amazing ‘Giants of the Amazon.’ These massive waterlilies are among the biggest plants on earth. The leaves (lily pads) are expected to reach a massive 1.5 to 2 metres in diameter – so big they can even support the weight of a child!
This year the team has been busy planting tens of thousands of new perennials around the lakes and ponds, creating a kaleidoscope of colour as you wander around. One of the new features is the world of flowering hanging baskets, now decorating most of the shelters and picnic huts.
There’s also plenty on offer for families with little ones. The magical Fairy Garden has doubled in size with more attractions and play areas (including a mystical wishing well!) The flower Fairy Queen also makes an appearance on weekends and public holidays, holding story time in the fairy garden and offering face painting for a small fee.
Kids will love the new adventure activity which takes them on a journey of discovery through the garden to find Fantasy Falls – but they have to traverse through the Belly of the Dragon to get there!
The Blue Lotus Water Garden also has fantastic picnic and barbecue facilities – including a brand-new lakeside picnic area. Alternatively, there’s a fabulous alfresco cafe located just inside the gardens with stunning views of waterlily flowers. Plus, there’s a garden kiosk that sells scooped ice cream!
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is located at 2628 Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction. For more information, open times and ticket prices, visit the website www.bluelotus.com.au or call 5967 2061.
