gardens
VICTORIA
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Established in the 1860s, this is one of Victoria’s finest. On weekends, stop by the Wombat Hill House café, run by The Lake House at Daylesford’s chef extraordinaire, Alla Wolf-tasker. (03) 4373 0099; wombathillhouse.com.au
QUEENSLAND
Lindmar Open Garden and Plant Lovers Fair 4th–5th As well as tropical and sub-tropical plants, a rainforest, and flowers on show, this weekend will see growers of perennials, bromeliads and succulents, camellias, roses and tropical plants on site for sales and garden advice. $5 per person; (07) 5498 5477; lindmargarden.com.au