01/06/2026
Reflections of Basalt Lake and the Bird Hide in Autumn captured by one of our new Friends Rob Kelly
Only minutes from the Monash Freeway, the park attracts local and international visitors and is sanctuary to an abundance of native animals.
DAILY OPENING HOURS
Non-daylight savings: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Daylight savings: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Visitor Centre
Open daily, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Gather Cafe: see website. Perched on the edge of the Basalt Lake, the Birdhide provides the perfect cover for bird watching. The Directional Marker on the cliff above identifies panoramic highlights of Berwick and beyond. The picnic areas of Wilson Botanic Park
01/06/2026
Reflections of Basalt Lake and the Bird Hide in Autumn captured by one of our new Friends Rob Kelly
24/05/2026
Gorgeous Rotunda Wedding for Skye & Brenton 🥰
Photo Credit:
17/05/2026
Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick Inc are holding a
Plant Nursery OPEN DAY...
Come and see what they've been growing!
Saturday 23 May | 9am - 3pm
🌱Explore the nursery
🌱Meet our volunteers
🌱Workshops
🌱Limited plant sales
🌭Sausage sizzle
All welcome. Located at the top of the carpark.
13/05/2026
📸 Photography for Beginners - next session Saturday 20 June
Learn how to use your camera and capture stunning shots at Wilson Botanic Park 🌿
Guided by Berwick Viewfinders Camera Club. Australia
✅ Saturday, 20 June
✅ Saturday, 5 September
✅ Saturday, 14 November
⏰ 10am–1pm | 💲 $55 per session | 📷 BYO camera
Meet at the Visitor Centre...
🎟 Bookings essential
https://events.humanitix.com/photography-for-beginners
10/05/2026
🌿 Walking Garden Tour – Guided 🌿
Tomorrow... 12 May 2026
Take advantage of the lovely weather and discover the beauty of Wilson Botanic Park on a one‑hour guided walk with our amazing of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick Inc tour guides.
📅 Time: 10am – 11am
📍 Meet at the Visitor Centre
☕ Includes tea/coffee & biscuit
💲 $5 per person | No bookings required
🚶♀️ Easy walk
Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning in the gardens! 🌸
05/05/2026
Beautiful photos from Sarah & Douglas’ Wedding at our Lakeside Ceremony site featuring Fern💍🤍
Photo credit:
04/05/2026
🍁 Storytime in the Park – Seasons Edition 🍂
Join us for Storytime in the Park with a seasons‑themed session led by the lovely Connected Libraries team.
📅 Thursday 7 May
⏰ 11am
📍 The Dome, Wilson Botanic Park
Enjoy stories and songs inspired by the changing seasons, and a relaxed wintery morning outdoors — perfect for little ones and their grown‑ups.
🌧️🧥 Thursday is looking a little chilly, so rug up and dress for the weather!
No bookings required, just come along. 💛📖
04/05/2026
⚠️ Blue‑Green Algae Warning
Blue‑green algae has been detected in our park waters.
The lake is currently undergoing treatment.
For the safety of people and pets, please avoid all contact with the water.
Enquiries: [email protected]
| Tuesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 9pm |