Imagine yourself in a desert landscape, surrounded by beautiful cacti and other succulents, on sandy walking trails that take you away to the other side of the world. Spend an afternoon in Mexico, but actually right here in Australia!
Our huge 12-acre garden has thousands of varieties of incredible plants to leave you astonished at how crazy mother nature can be.
Here at Cactus Country, there are plenty of activities to occupy the whole family. Shoot the best ever photos for your travel album, find your new favourite plant pet to take home with you, and learn all about amazing cacti. Our café and courtyards are wonderful places to chill out while enjoying an ice-cold margarita or Mexican beer - and don’t forget to try our famous cactus cake and cactus ice cream!
Exploring our garden is a plant lover’s dream! The 8 different trails will guide you through South American, North American and South African sections of the garden. There is also Farmer Jim’s valley of hybrid giants, which is not to be missed! Plant guide books are available for those interested in learning about the beautiful plants along the garden trails.
Love Photography?
Get lost in our gorgeous cacti garden with your camera gear, and don’t forget to bring your family or friends for some spontaneous snaps.
With a massive 12 acres of garden to explore, our outdoor capacity far exceeds the limited tickets available for this event. Our garden has an extensive pathway network, with a recommended route to follow for smooth traffic flow.
Inclusions
- General admission into Cactus Country
Extras
- Drinks, cactus cake and ice cream will be available for takeaway at the bar, with card payment preferred.
- A variety of plants are available for purchase in the nursery
Highlights
- See species from South America, Mexico, North America and South Africa
- Relax in the cafe and courtyard while enjoying a margarita or beer
- 12 acre garden features over 4000 plant varieties
- Explore the largest collection of cacti in Australia
- 8 different garden trails to journey through
- Try out cactus cake and cactus ice cream
Operating Hours
- Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm
- Closed Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year's Day (1 January)
Location
- 4986 Murray Valley Highway, Strathmerton, VIC, 3641
What To Bring
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Enclosed footwear
- Camera
- Our children’s activity will be single use, we encourage you to bring along your own clipboard.
Additional Information
- Cactus Country is pet friendly. Please ensure you keep your furry friends on a leash and clean up after them
- The garden is wheelchair accessible, however it may be difficult in wet conditions
- Ticket gives you unlimited access during opening hours
- Tickets purchased now are valid for 12 months
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice