Explore Myall Park
We have a variety of walks taking you around planted areas of the Garden as well as trails winding through areas of natural vegetation. The drought of 2019 and earlier affected the Garden badly and some of these walks are difficult to follow at present but we are working hard to renew them. The walks which have been revitalised have a new small house-shaped box containing the walk notes as the beautiful old log boxes have been invaded by all sorts of wildlife, some not so friendly!
Walks
A variety of walks take you through a number of the planted areas of the Garden. Easy walking and all on level ground. Car parks are at the beginning of each walk. Each car park has information brochures for that walk in a logbox. All brochures are also available at the Garden Office.
Showcases numerous plantings from the early 1940s. Dave Gordon began planting his dream botanic garden right here in 1942 and it was revamped and celebrated in 2021 to celebrate the 80th year of planting at the Garden.
Numerous unusual specimens showcasing barks and fruits of special note. The Enchanted Pathway is located at this site.
With part funding from the Australian Garden History Society, this collection is a display of dry land species from the Proteaceae family. Grevilleas, hakeas, banksias and isopogons are all showcased.
The family Proteaceae has fascinated scientists, artists and the general public for over 200 years. Observe the birds and invertebrates as you wander through this collection.
Observe a wide variety of acacia specimens, many of which are not grown in any other botanic garden. The new plantings in this area are really growing well. New signage has been added to this area with more information about certain Acacias that will be of great interest. The grove of the rare and endangered Acacia wardellii have grown beautifully here and in May 2024 they flowered prolifically.
View the numerous adaptions that enable Australian plants to live in a wide range of ecosystems.
The four Gordon grevillea hybrids that naturally occurred here, and the parents were displayed. Unfortunately drought has taken a big toll but progress is being made and in May 2024, many of the grevillea hybrids that developed naturally in this space have been replanted, along with some of the parent species. Perhaps in time another new hybrid will appear! Relax a while at the picnic table and enjoy the birds and artistic grevillea panels.
Pollination by wind, invertebrates and birds have developed a variety of different eucalypt fruits.
Showcasing how you can plant water-wise Australian species in your garden to attract birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
Wander through old stands of Western Australian mallees planted during the early 1960s. Much work was done here in April 2022 so it is well worth a visit. The car park can be found down the track to the right as you approach the Gallery.
Trails
The trails wind through areas of natural vegetation. These pass up and down the terrain so sturdy shoes are recommended.
As you wander, various habitats are sign posted.
Passing along a ridge, varying habitats are experienced. A grove of threatened Chinchilla White Gums (Eucalyptus argophloia) can be observed near the western end. These specimens were planted in 1965.
Wandering up, down and along ridges, you catch glimpses of the neighbouring lagoon. Sitting quietly in the shade, you may observe numerous water bird species. Best times to see birds are morning and evening but as inland waterways dry, more and more visit and feed.