🍁 Autumn Escape: Forest Glade Gardens, Mount Macedon 🌿
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Join us for a relaxing autumn escape to the beautiful Forest Glade Gardens in Mount Macedon — one of Victoria’s most stunning private gardens, famous for colourful maple leaves, peaceful woodland paths, Japanese gardens and fern gullies.
April is the BEST time to visit, when the autumn colours are at their peak 🍁.
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🚆 Getting There (Public Transport Friendly)
We will travel together by V/Line train from Melbourne.
Meeting Point: Southern Cross Station
We’ll take the V/Line train to Macedon Station (exact platform shared closer to date).
From Macedon township, we will take the complimentary shuttle to the gardens.
Departure Time: TBC based on train timetable
Return: Flexible — people can return anytime.
🚗 Driving Option (Optional)
If anyone is happy to drive, we can organise carpooling.
Passengers can chip in $20 per person to help cover fuel and parking costs.
Please comment if you can drive or would like a lift.
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🌼 About the Gardens
• Historic 14-acre landscaped garden on Mount Macedon
• English, Japanese & woodland garden sections
• Perfect for photography, walking, and relaxing nature time
• Open daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
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💰 Entry: approx $20 (public holiday pricing)
🎟 Garden Entry & Shuttle Booking (Required)
Please pre-book your entry and shuttle bus here:
👉 https://www.forestgladegardens.com.au/visiting/
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Let’s enjoy Melbourne’s most beautiful autumn colours together! 🍁
