Heronswood House and Garden

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Heronswood is a breathtaking historic property situated on two hectares of formal gardens in Dromana. It is the home of the Digger’s Club and Foundation – Australia’s most respected gardening organisation, dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds and the best gardening traditions.

The gardens comprise stunning perennial and annual borders as well as kitchen and vegetable parterre gardens, providing inspiration to cooks and gardeners.

Browse through the Garden Shop and Nursery and speak to knowledgeable staff for expert gardening advice. The Diggers Garden Shop stocks the complete Diggers range of heirloom seeds and plants, plus garden hardware and books for all your garden needs.

The Garden and Diggers Garden Shop are open daily, while the Cafe in the historic Heronswood House is open Thursday to Monday.

All profits from the Diggers Club are used to support the work of The Diggers Foundation.

Facilities

Cafe Carpark Conference/Convention Facilities Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Food and Refreshments Gallery / Museum Interpretive Centre Lawn / Gardens Lookouts Picnic Area Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Visitor Information Centre

Accreditation

National Trust

Rates

Free entry for Diggers members and children aged 16 years and under.

Garden Cafe is available on paid entry.

Guest passes – Annual single pass is $50, family pass (4 people) is $100. These passes give your guests unlimited access to the gardens throughout the year.

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