Garden of St Erth in Blackwood, Victoria at the entrance of the Whipstick Loop walk and Lerderderg Heritage River Walks. There is a picturesque garden, a plant nursery, cafe as well as an external berry garden and public garden.
The nursery at Garden of St Erth has a nice collection of plants. Given the Garden of St Erth also includes a berry garden it is unsurprising that they stock lots of different types of berries and many other fruiting plants. They also stock quite a few heirloom plant seeds if that is a particular interest to you. They are also affiliated to Diggers Club so if you are a memeber you get discounted prices.
The cafe at Garden of St Erth is fairly utilitarian and old school. If you like trendy or a very modern twist then this isn't the place for you. There is nothing wrong with this, just marry your expectations to what the cafe offers.
It's worth taking a walk around the outside berry garden at the Garden of St Erth. If you time it for early summer you should see plenty of berries on the bushes. There is quite a variety of berry types and semi-interesting to see the different types and shapes.
The Garden of St Erth is perfectly located if you feel like a bite to eat after either the Whipstick Loop walk or the Lerderderg Heritage River walk. While a manicured garden isn't everyone's cup of tea the cafe serves a purpose for weary walkers or those just wanting to relax and have a cuppa.
Location
The Garden of St Erth is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD or 100km. As you near the Greendale Pub the view as you drive gets progressivley better.
Other Things To Do
While you are at the Garden of St Erth why not consider:
- The Lerderderg Heritage River Walk
- Wombat Trail
- Trentham Falls
- Domino Rail Trail Walk (Trentham)
- Being a tourist in Trentham
- Taking in the high street of Blackwood
