Walk eight sandy trails through 12 acres of cacti and succulents at Cactus Country near the Murray, the country's largest cactus garden, then finish with cactus ice cream or a frozen margarita at the Mexican bar. Kids get a scavenger hunt and dogs on a lead are welcome.
Days
- Self-paced visit, 10am to 5pm
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Self-guided visit
Start / finish
- Cactus Country, Strathmerton / Strathmerton
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Make your own way; about 3 hours' drive from Melbourne
Meals
- No meals are listed as included; bar and restaurant on site
Route
Included experiences
- Garden trails — walk eight sandy trails through 12 acres of cacti
- Valley of Hybrid Giants — see Farmer Jim's largest cacti
- Lookout dome — take in the whole garden from above
- Spotto scavenger hunt — kids find pictured plants and a hidden Nemo
- Bar and restaurant — try cactus cake and cactus ice cream
- Nursery — pick out a cactus or succulent to take home
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Reviews
4.9
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Travellers consistently praise the extensive variety and impressive scale of the cactus collection, which features hundreds of species ranging from towering giants to tiny specimens, often in full flower, set within a 12-acre garden that evokes the feel of a Mexican desert landscape. The Mexican-themed café, friendly staff, photo opportunities throughout the gardens, multiple walking trails, and unique cactus products such as ice cream, cake, honey and drinks stand out as particularly memorable features that enhance the visit. The most common caveat is that the site becomes very hot during the middle of the day, with several travellers recommending visiting in early morning or late afternoon, and a few noting that limited seating and the abundance of cactus spikes require particular attention when visiting with young children or those who need to rest during the walk.
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My mum and I walked around the garden and then had nachos and cactus ice cream. Lovely atmosphere, kind staff and quick service, and the place is big and roomy.
A really impressive garden with a big variety of cacti, and the Mexican-style café made me forget I was in country Victoria. Go now while so many plants are flowering.
A brilliant display of cacti big and small, some with beautiful flowers, plus good food in the Mexican restaurant. It beat our expectations.
One of the biggest cactus collections in Australia, and kids will enjoy the animal experiences too.
Friendly, generous staff and a gorgeous Mexican-style café, where the Cactus Sunshine drink was a standout. Wandering the cactus garden felt magical.
A huge display of cacti, some around 35 years old, and you'll be worn out after walking it all.
