Great Otway Garden Festival

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 nine open gardens showcasing productive, climate-resilient, and beautiful spaces

Tickets:

• Weekend Pass – Adults: Access to all talks, workshops, speed dating, and open gardens - $25

• Weekend Pass - Childre under 12: Free

• Festival Lawn / General Activities: access to all demos, music, stalls, and kids’ fun - Free

Plan your weekend and catch all the action! View/download the festival program and map here.

Photo by Miyuki Katsu