Celebrate the beauty of Australia s most iconic tree, the Eucalypt, in the award-winning Australian Garden during Autumn.
Two Fabulous Gardens to Enjoy A Great Day Out For the Whole Family Boneo Maze is only a 5 minute drive from Rosebud, off Boneo Road.
Take a walk along the boardwalk - winding thru the unique 15 acres of swamp and wetlands stopping to view the native wildlife, tall tea tree and fern glade.
Get lost in their mazes - largest hedge maze stands over 2 metres tall with a centre viewing platform.
The small maze was designed for the young and young at heart.
The timber Cage maze has 1.5 that metre long tunnels, enter if you dare.
Play giant games and puzzles - have a friendly game of chess or draughts and other games and lawn puzzles within the gardens, complimented by tall shady trees and luscious green grass perfect for family picnics.
Bring a picnic - stage coach and picnic tables in the gardens, bring a blanket.
No BBQ s The tearooms serve homemade Devonshire Tea, light refreshments and great coffee.
The Gift Shop offers a range of puzzles, games, chess sets, garden and other quality giftware.
Opening hours Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm.
Friday to Sunday, public and Victorian School Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Extreme Weather 695 Limestone Road Fingal Boneo Ph 03 5988 6385 www.boneomaze.com.au Fun at the Eucalypt Festival 23 - 25 April The Eucalypt Festival will have something for all the family to do over the Easter Anzac Day long weekend, from kids activities to talks and workshops live music, a native animal display, roving performers, face painting, fun walks and family programs.
Each day has a different theme Easter Saturday is tagged as Gardeners Day, Easter Sunday as Family Day, and Anzac Day will concentrate on the Bushland.
Check out the website for full program details.
Guided Tour Bush to Backyard Every day 11am -12 noon, This fantastic tour will give you some great ideas to use at home to create your own bird, bug and bandicoot-friendly garden.
6.50 adult 5.20 child conc Bookings required.
Special Event - Mothers Day Sunday 8 May 9am -5pm Bring your Mum to the Australian Garden on Mothers Day and you'll get Mum in for FREE The Boonerwurrung Caf will be creating delicious treats to thank Mums.
Mums with at least one of their children will enter the Australian Garden FREE on Mothers Day only.
Drop in out Activity 1 - 2.30pm Kids - drop in to our activity station to create a beautiful present for Mum.
Pot-a-plant to take home for your garden or make a fragrant bath bomb from eucalypt oils to spoil mum.
3.40 per child 2.90 Garden Grub Kids Club member.
Massage Station Every 15 min 10am - 3pm Massage station Mums -while the kids are making your present, treat yourself to a 15 minute massage Massage prices vary The Garden Grubs Kids Club Join any time The Garden Grubs Kids Club is an exciting club for kids aged 5 - 10 years.
School holiday program Gum nut fairies and elves Tues 12th 19th April Thurs 21 April 10 - 11am Join the Fairy Guides on this amazing gum tree adventure as they zoom through The Australian Garden discovering what makes these remarkable trees so special.
Gum nut fairies and elves are encouraged to wear their best costumes, suitable for the weather on the day.
In adverse weather, the program will be modified for indoors.
Suitable for children aged 2 - 5.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
6.50 child 5.50 Garden Grub Kids Club member Bookings essential.
Magical Gum Nut Craft Tuesday 12 19th April, Thursday 21 April 11.30am - 12.30pm Flutter to our activity station to create some magical fairy and elf crafts from gum nuts.
This drop in out activity takes around 15 minutes.
Suitable for children aged 2 - 5 years.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
3.40 child 2.90 Garden Grub Kid's Club member Detective Grubby Who Killed the Eucalypt Wednesday 13 20 April 10 - 11.30am Who killed the Gum Tree Was it a bug, disease or something more mysterious Detectives are encouraged to wear their best detective outfit, suitable for the weather on the day.
Suitable for children aged 5-10 years.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
9.75 child 8.25 Garden Grub Kids Club member Build a Hortasaurus Wednesday 13 April 20 April 11.30am - 12.30pm What is a Hortasaurus Is it a bunyip, a dinosaur, or maybe a dragon Build your own from the amazing seed pods.This drop in out activity takes around 15 minutes.
Suitable for all ages, but primarily children aged 5 -10.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
3.40 child 2.90 Garden Grub Kids Club member Agreatvarietyoffamilyactivitiesavailable 20 good life, february -march, april 2011