When We’re Open
The garden is temporarily CLOSED
We are open daily during:
Autumn
1 March – 31 May
Mon-Fri 10am-4 pm
Weekends & public holidays 10.30am -4.30 pm
Spring
1 September – 30 November
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Welcome to the Gardens of Tieve Tara
TIEVE TARA TEMPORARY CLOSURE
From the team here at the Gardens of Tieve Tara, we’d like to express our very best wishes to our community during this challenging time.
We sincerely hope to be able to welcome visitors back to the garden from September to enjoy the beauty of Spring at Tieve Tara
If you have a booking for a group visit, we will be in contact with you shortly.
Any updates to this situation will appear on our website and our social media channels.
We are very grateful for the loyalty and understanding of our lovely community and wish you and your families all well during this time.
Nestled on the eucalypt clad slopes of Mt Macedon is a truly remarkable oasis of beauty.
The Gardens of Tieve Tara undulate across 7.5 acres of sweeping lawns, lakes & trees, with vibrant seasonal colours.
It has been called “The Jewel of The Mountain” “A Little Piece of Heaven” “Paradise” “Magical” “Relaxing” “Tranquil”…It is all this & more, we call it “HOME” and never take the BEAUTY of Mount Macedon for granted.
As the seasons change, so does this amazing garden. Open daily in Autumn and Spring.
Entry to the Gardens
Entry is $10 per person
Children 12 and under free
No dogs allowed
EFTPOS facilities are available
All children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult when visiting the gardens due to the unfenced water hazards throughout the garden.
Child to Adult ratio is 4 to 1.
Please note, over the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day, in the interest of guests’ enjoyment and safety, visitor numbers will be managed. If you arrive when the garden is at capacity, you are welcome to wait and enter when numbers decrease.
Getting Here
751 Mount Macedon Rd,
Mount Macedon,
Victoria 3441
(Next to CFA)
Please note that there is unrestricted parking available outside the gates.
Water Features
From a tumbling creek to bubbling fountains and serene lakes, water plays a major role in the natural beauty of Tieve Tara. The lakes are home to Toulouse geese and wild ducks and on clear days, reflect the striking colour and shapes of surrounding trees.
Children’s Play Areas
A mini paradise for children. Tieve Tara’s spacious grounds welcome families with lots of attractions for the young ones. Play equipment, cubby houses and the sheer joy of sweeping lawns and hiding places offer hours of fun and entertainment for the young and young at heart.
Autumn Colours
Mount Macedon is famous for its autumn colours, and nowhere may this be enjoyed than at Tieve Tara.
The abundant foliage includes maples, pin oaks, aspens, liquid ambers, silver birches, golden and claret ash, copper beech, Virginia creepers.
As the muted colours of summer give way to the rich hues of autumn Tieve Tara becomes a blaze of red and yellow.
Rolling Lawns
Sprawling among the trees, garden beds and lakes of Tieve Tara, the beautiful lawns invite the visitor to absorb the magnificence of the property.
These lawns evoke a sense of peace and harmony with nature, which will be a joy to all.
Flowers Galore
Tieve Tara is richly endowed with flowers of many hues and varieties. Among them rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, dahlias, fuchsias, Japanese anemone and so many more.
Not to be missed in Spring are the beautiful davidia and dogwood trees when in full bloom.
Information
Find out more information on the gardens, including entry, opening times, and our brochure.
Gallery
Preview some spectacular images of our beautiful property before you visit.
Group Bookings
Find information on bus tours & special interest groups.
Contact
You’re welcome to contact us if you have any enquiries.