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Great Otway Garden Festival 2025
Join Southern Otway Landcare Network and Great Ocean Road Health for a weekend celebrating the beauty of our local indigenous plants, inspiring local gardens, and community in the Otways.
Saturday 4 Oct:
Peter Shaw, Ocean Road Landscaping and author of Soulscapes – hear from this award-winning garden designer on creating beautiful and resilient gardens in the Otways and join him for a tour of one of his stunning local gardens
Emma Cutting – street gardening advocate and community horticulturist, will hosts a hands-on street garden design & installation workshop
Garden design "speed dating" - get your plant and garden questions answered by the experts.
Demos, stalls, food, and kids’ activities at the Apollo Bay Youth Hall
Sunday 5 Oct:
Explore seven open gardens showcasing productive, climate-resilient, and beautiful spaces
Apollo Bay Youth Club Hall, 19-21 Moore St, Apollo Bay VIC 3233, Apollo Bay, 3233, View Map
19-21 Moore St, Apollo Bay VIC 3233 , Apollo Bay 3233
Weekend Pass – Adults: Access to all talks, workshops, speed dating, and open gardens - $25 Weekend Pass Childre under 12: Free