Where to go this autumn

Written by Jane and Jue Hui

Mount Macedon - Forest Glade Gardens

Forest Glade Gardens is recognised as one of Australia’s finest private gardens and is especially spectacular during the autumn months. The estate is a gardener’s paradise and a wonderful location for anyone with a passion for photography, drawing or painting.

It is located on the southern slopes of Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia, this magnificently landscaped garden covers fourteen acres (5.6 ha) and has four distinct themes:

  • The large English section with its huge exotic trees and masses of colour.

  • The delightful Japanese section is complete with a bonsai house.

  • The beautiful woodland area displays masses of shade-loving plants.

  • The cool fern gully.

  • Location: 816 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon VIC 3441


Ballarat Avenue of Honour

The Ballarat Avenue of Honor is lovely any time of year but its colours in Autumn really shine.  It incorporates the Ballarat Arch of Victory and stretches for approximately 22 kilometres, this is one of the best autumns in Victoria destinations.

Here are some more places to see autumn colours around Ballarat :

  • Lake Wendouree

  • Devils Garden Reserve

  • Eyre Street

  • Eureka Stockade Gardens

  • Black Hill Reserve

  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens

  • Cave Hill Creek

  • Sturt Street

  • Creswick La Gerche Forest Walk

  • The Ballarat Avenue Of Honour Overpass, Burrumbeet VIC 3352

Arthurs Seat State Park

Located close to the centre of town and adjacent to the McIvor Creek and caravan park, you’ll find this valley area to be a great spot for a picnic. There are lots of walking tracks and things to explore around and a comfortable seating area. It is superbly colourful in autumn.  Take a leisurely stroll across the swinging bridge back into the main street.

  • Location: Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937


Daylesford

Autumn is one of the best times of year to visit Daylesford town.  Renowned for the stunning display of autumn foliage, the region becomes ablaze with reds and yellows. Don't miss this golden period of the year at one of these wonderful properties, perfect for a relaxing autumn escape.

  • Location Daylesford VIC 3460

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