Tarradise Gardens

Tarradise Gardens Welcome to "Tarradise Gardens", a 1.5 acre property showcasing a variety of mature-sized and rare Rhododendrons, Maples and Conifers, and more.

The gardens are bordered by tall Mountain Ash Trees, lush ferns and native vegetation of the Tarra-Bulga National Park located in the Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland. Public open days are the second Saturday and Sunday of April and October from 10am to 2pm, or later for our Autumn and Spring showings. These days may be extended before and after depending on earliness or lateness of the season chang

es. By appointment only, our gardens are also open to interest groups such as gardening and photographic clubs and wedding groups, or for an event outside of the open days. For other information, refer to www.tarradise.com

Afternoon view from the back of house bedroom.
01/05/2026

Afternoon view from the back of house bedroom.

This large garden area of 25m long x 10m wide, comprises of a Mt Fuji Cherry Blossom, a Weeping Silver Birch, a maple, a...
01/05/2026

This large garden area of 25m long x 10m wide, comprises of a Mt Fuji Cherry Blossom, a Weeping Silver Birch, a maple, a weeping rose, five unknown and two known rhododendrons, and a few azaleas.

Today, we planted in there fourteen known rhododendrons and two azaleas, that were gifted to us by the Australian Rhododendron Society Victoria for opening our garden last Sunday.

These will put on a fabulous spring display at some time in the future.

30/04/2026

Who likes the look and sound of a running water fountain in the garden?

We do, and it dawned on us the other night, that we forgot to turn it on because we got distracted just before 11am on the open day. Haha.

So here it is !!

Post open garden.Pruned back over a cubic metre off the plants in the front big garden bed. It all went into the chipper...
30/04/2026

Post open garden.

Pruned back over a cubic metre off the plants in the front big garden bed. It all went into the chipper for mulch.

Hydrangea heaven here.
28/04/2026

Hydrangea heaven here.

How to alter the colour of hydrangeas.Although some hydrangeas are green by default.
28/04/2026

How to alter the colour of hydrangeas.

Although some hydrangeas are green by default.

Got to love it when visitors on an open day have a romantic lunch in the garden.
27/04/2026

Got to love it when visitors on an open day have a romantic lunch in the garden.

Thank you to everyone making it a special day visiting us at Tarradise Gardens and Steeplegrove Arboretum yesterday. Wha...
27/04/2026

Thank you to everyone making it a special day visiting us at Tarradise Gardens and Steeplegrove Arboretum yesterday. What a great turn out, happy faces, great conversations and photos being shared.

We may do this again in October 2027 where you will see many rhododendrons and other plants in flower.

Richard and Jane, and David.

Another big day with 5 cubic metres of mulch laid over two days. 2.5 cubic metres to go.
21/04/2026

Another big day with 5 cubic metres of mulch laid over two days. 2.5 cubic metres to go.

Removed the leaf litter and pressure washed the rear garden steps and deck.
21/04/2026

Removed the leaf litter and pressure washed the rear garden steps and deck.

As per event details.We are seeking expressions of interest from local garden groups who may be interested in visiting T...
18/04/2026

As per event details.

We are seeking expressions of interest from local garden groups who may be interested in visiting Tarradise Gardens (1.5 acres) and Steeplegrove Arboretum (42 hectares) on Sunday 26th of April 2026.

These will both be one off opportunities as these gardens do not open to the public. Both gardens will include guided walks. BYO lunch. Both are free entry.

Please RSVP by 5pm Thursday 23rd of April with your group name and number of participants.

Address

1656 Bulga Park Road
Balook, VIC
3971

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