Gippsland in Victoria, Australia, offers a variety of arboretums and botanic gardens for visitors to explore. The notable attractions in the area include the RJ Hamer Arboretum, designed around a forest formation with irregular-shaped patches of trees representing different species, known for wildlife and opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park, showcases a diverse range of plant species and features walking tracks and picturesque scenery. Pirianda Garden, a terraced garden with a combination of botanically important trees, shrubs, and perennials, is distinctive for its overstorey of large blackwoods and mountain ash.
The William Ricketts Sanctuary, tucked into the Dandenong Ranges, is a tranquil forest home to hauntingly beautiful ceramic sculptures of Aboriginal figures. The National Rhododendron Gardens, also located in the Dandenong Ranges, feature extensive collections of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, fuchsias, and hydrangeas. While not in Gippsland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne are worth visiting for their award-winning, contemporary design celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australian landscapes and flora. The bushland has over 450 indigenous plant species and includes over 10km of walking tracks. These gardens and arboretums collectively showcase the stunning natural beauty of Victoria's landscapes and offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the region's unique flora and fauna.