Designed to take advantage of the steep slopes, the 11 hectare terraced gardens of Pirianda are distinctive for their combination of botanically important trees, shrubs and perennials with an overstorey of large blackwoods and mountain ash towering over the natural fern gullies. The garden is particularly beautiful in autumn when the trees change colour to the many hues of orange, red and yellow.

Things to do


* Enjoy magnificent views and tranquil walks, bird watching, photography and informal picnicking on the lawns at Pirianda Gardens.

* From the pathway across the top of open lawns at Pirianda, the view south takes in Kallista and the valley of Sassafras Creek and parts of Sherbrooke Forest. On a clear day you can see Arthur's Seat on the Mornington Peninsula and French Island in Westernport.

* Several walking paths cross the steep slopes through the gardens and a sign-posted pathway and garden map indicate points of interest.

* A gazebo located near the top of the garden is an excellent location for your picnic and it is also available for hire for weddings and wedding photography.


For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

Local directions

Access to Pirianda Gardens is from the car park near Hacketts Road off Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda. There is no access from Perrins Creek Road (Melway ref: 122 A12).

Facilities

Opening hours

Daily
10:00am -5:00pm