At present the garden remains open but the building is out of bounds.
Australian Plants Revealed
Highlighting Banksias and Unique Australian Flora
The Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden and plant nursery is set on two hectares at Kalorama in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges. It is an ideal place for an exhibition of original paintings of Banksias by Ian Wallace, with art and craft works featuring unique Australian flora and fauna. Being just 20 minutes drive from the Maroondah Federation Estate you could conveniently visit both.
| When | 18th February to 18th April 2020 |
| Where | Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden and Nursery, 1190 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Kalorama, Vic |
| Hours | Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4.00pm Saturdays and Sundays 1pm to 4.00pm Closed on Mondays, days of Total Fire bans and extreme weather |
| Official Opening | 2.00pm Sunday 23rd February 2020 at Karwarra |
If extreme weather is forecast for 23rd February, the Official Opening will be transferred to Maranoa Gardens, 40 Yarrbat Ave, Balwyn, Vic
Being fully funded by Australian Plants Society-Vic, entry is Free
Comments and directions for the navigator: Enter the Kalorama Sports Facilities from 1196 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd or Grange Rd. Turn left and drive around the oval to the Karwarra entry gate.