Forest Glade is a historic private garden that is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful in Australia being almost 100 years old.

It embraces a mixture of landscaping styles taking inspiration from English, Italian and woodland traditions.

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

• The delightful Japanese section complete with bonsai house

• The beautiful woodland area displaying masses of shade-loving plants

• The cool fern gully

There are no bad times to visit Forest Glade Gardens - in autumn the various maples are a riot of colour, while in spring the rhododendrons, azaleas and peonies are a sight to see. Both summer and winter bring their own very special treats for garden lovers. Anyone is welcome at Forest Glade Gardens from individuals to families to larger tour groups.

Forest Glade is open to the public 7 days a week from 10.00am. Last entry 4:30pm. Admission during April is $20 per person on weekends and public holidays or $15 mid week per person, or you can book a combined tour of the garden and the Stokes Collection for $35 per adult. Children under 16 are free at all times.

The Autumn Festival in April of 2025, saw hundreds of visitors visit and the shuttle bus from Honour Avenue, Macedon was a huge hit. Thankyou to everyone who came along.

Forest Glade Gardens is part of the Mount Macedon Garden Trail in 2026 and we are again hosting complimentary shuttle buses to get you to our front gate.

Head to our Visiting Page for all the details on how to book : https://www.forestgladegardens.com.au/visiting

AUTUMN

The days are getting cooler, as the spectacular flush of autumn colours paint Forest Glade Gardens for this most vibrant time of the year.

It won’t be too long before the winter veil begins to descend on Mount Macedon.

During April 2026, soak up the colours of autumn at Forest Glade Gardens and take the complimentary shuttle bus running every weekend and public holiday during April 2026.

Please note - Forest Glade Gardens are closed on days of Total Fire Ban.

Forest Glade gardens are not just for lovers of plants and horticulture, they are also a photographers delight. As well as all the colours Mother Nature has to offer, at every turn there’s something special to capture. The gardens are also home to dozens of striking statues, ponds, fountains and water features. Forest Glade Gardens are often used as the backdrop to wedding ceremonies and wedding photographs.