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Cactus Country Garden Entry

Move aside, Mexico. Cacti dreams are best made in Melbourne. 10 acres of gardens and 4,000 species of succulent are yours to enjoy at Cactus Country.
Cactus Country Garden Entry

Highlights

  • 12 acre garden features over 4000 plant varieties

  • Explore the largest collection of cacti in Australia

  • Try out cactus cake & cactus ice cream

  • Relax in the cafe & courtyard

  • 8 different garden trails to journey through

  • General admission into Cactus Country

Take a journey to the border of New South Wales for a whimsical stroll through Cactus Country. This peculiar collection of succulents and cacti has been growing for over 40-years, with many plants towering over admirers.

Here you can chow down a plate of Mexican, get lost on 8 trails spanning some 10 acres of gardens and snap Instagram worthy photos aplenty. Best of all, you can take home a tiny cactus to call your very own. Cactus Country gives new meaning to the term 'hidden gem'. And don't even get us started on the cactus ice-cream...

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Inclusions

  • General admission into Cactus Country

Extras

  • Food and beverages
  • A variety of plants are available for purchase in the nursery

Highlights

  • See species from South America, Mexico, North America and South Africa
  • Relax in the cafe and courtyard while enjoying a margarita or beer
  • 12 acre garden features over 4000 plant varieties
  • Explore the largest collection of cacti in Australia
  • 8 different garden trails to journey through
  • Try out cactus cake and cactus ice cream

Operating Hours

  • Open Thursday-Sunday from 10am to 5pm
  • Closed Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year's Day (1 January)

Location

  • 4986 Murray Valley Highway, Strathmerton, VIC, 3641

What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Enclosed footwear
  • Camera

Additional Information

  • Cactus Country is pet friendly. Please ensure you keep your furry friends on a leash and clean up after them
  • The garden is wheelchair accessible, however it may be difficult in wet conditions

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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