A little heaven on earth: Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

[sparekh]

I stumbled upon this historic garden while I was searching for a garden to visit in my early days in Australia. After reading the reviews and looking at the photos, I decided to visit. And, I was astonished with it's beauty. It's located in beautiful Dandenong Ranges and drive there itself is scenic.

The garden is part of Beeches estate but open to public all year around. It's open from 10am to 5pm and free to enter. 

Alfred Nicholas, the owner, hired an expert gardener to start building this magnificent place in early 1900s. It's well know for it's water features: pools, waterfall, ornamental lake and iconic boat house. The whole garden is set on a downward slop. So be prepared to do some hiking. ?

Fun fact about the owner: He developed the Aspro pain killer formula.

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/pPjF4CawBm6ukR4g8

I also feature it on my Google maps list: Beautiful Gardens of Melbourne

Caption: Iconic boathouse

Caption: One of the water pool

Caption: water pool with fountain

Caption: A pathway leading deeper in the garden

Caption: Beautiful Hydrangea

Caption: Beautiful blue flowers

Caption: A rest area overlooking the gardens

Caption: Pathway to ornamental lake

Caption: View when entering the lake

Caption: Bridge over lake

Caption: people having picnic at the lake

Caption: beautiful waterfall

What is your favorite place on Google maps? Do comment below.

Cheers

[anyaamorimV]

One day, I hope to visit this garden! And Australia in general!

It is so beautiful and GREEN! I am obsessed with nature. 

[sparekh]

@anyaamorimV you will love it here. 😊

[Ale_003]

That is so beautiful 😍. Thanks for sharing @sparekh 

[BorrisS]

Hello @sparekh,

Thank you for sharing this amazing location and those great photos with us. Looks like heaven on Earth! 

This garden looks more like a park to me, it seems to be huge! 

One of my favorite gardens is the Majorelle in Marrakesh, Morocco. Such a peaceful place in the middle of a crowded city. You can always read more about it in the following link. 

[Austinelewex]

It is clearly what your caption says it is ( A little heaven on earth ). 

The environment is serene. Is this place allowed for meditation? @sparekh .

The pictures are cool and distinct.  I liked them all. 

How much does it costs to gain entrance?

Do it has restaurant inside the garden or a place for quick bite?

Thank you for sharing it here with us on connect. 

[sparekh]

@Austinelewex Garden is open to public and there is no entrance fee. You can meditate there, I don't think there is any restrictions. There is a beautiful island, you can see in one of the pics, in middle of lake for picnics.

There isn't any store in the garden but you can bring your food for picnics.

[JonyExNCoffee]

The boathouse picture is stunning... Thanks for sharing. 

[Elfi1]

So amazed by the photos, made me put this place immediately on my bucket list 🙂

[Ajaypalsagar]

                      @sparekh   Thank you for sharing these great views.Thanks.