Williamstown Botanic Garden
Williamstown Botanic Garden
Date: 29 January 2023
The West Seniors enjoyed a relaxing afternoon having a picnic at the Williamstown Botanic Garden, nestled by the sea, complex with rare and significant trees, a formal palm avenue and a charming Edwardian ornamental pond among its many attractions. Williamstown Botanic Gardens opened in 1860, provides a peaceful setting in which to enjoy a picnic, take a stroll along the intricate pathways or just relax like the West Seniors members.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens are one of Victoria’s first public gardens and are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as significant for their historical, aesthetic, scientific (horticultural) and social significance to the state of Victoria. They are also listed on the National Register and classified by The National Trust of Australia (Vic.)
