Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden

Oh wow!

This garden is absolutely stunning. It is owned and run by a rhododendron club, so mostly by volunteers, including the cafe. 

The gardens are set out in countries, to show where different species originated, and it is a beautifully designed garden, with wonderful vistas and glorious flowers.

Rhododendrons grow huge in Tasmania, often towering over the houses. Some of the older specimens in the garden are huge too. 

The garden was built in a gully, with very steep sides, and many trees and treeferns are still present. While a bit tiring to walk around, it is certainly spectacular.

We just loved it,  and spent ages wandering about.  We also had delicious lemonade scones (made by a volunteer) with homemade jam.

Us, in front of Golden Dream, the first rhododendron planted on the site

As always, I  have far more lovely photos than I can post.  So, if you go to Tassie, don't miss this glorious garden so you can see it all for yourself!