A series of exclusively Australian native gardens. Well, almost.
This area is potentially one of the most interesting on the entire property. Consisting of a once severely degraded strip of land running from the picturesque sandstone cliffs down to The Gully, the Western Acre provides opportunities for a wide diversity of plantings.
In addition to The Gully Garden which is being developed as a campsite for short-term visitors, plans have been outlined for a Wattle Walk, celebrating the diversity of Australia's national floral emblem, a Mallee Grove featuring these small and often spectacular members of the Eucalyptus family and a Protea Garden featuring Australian and South African members of the Proteaceae family.
A start was made on these areas in the mid-1990's but difficulties with water supply and a severe drought brought development to a halt other than in The Gully Garden. Over the last decade much of the area has regenerated magnificently and this bushland will perhaps one day provide the backdrop for the gardens that we had originally envisaged.
In addition to The Gully Garden which is being developed as a campsite for short-term visitors, plans have been outlined for a Wattle Walk, celebrating the diversity of Australia's national floral emblem, a Mallee Grove featuring these small and often spectacular members of the Eucalyptus family and a Protea Garden featuring Australian and South African members of the Proteaceae family.
A start was made on these areas in the mid-1990's but difficulties with water supply and a severe drought brought development to a halt other than in The Gully Garden. Over the last decade much of the area has regenerated magnificently and this bushland will perhaps one day provide the backdrop for the gardens that we had originally envisaged.
