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 Banksia
Farm offers you a five hectare scenic wildflower garden easily located just two
minutes from the Mount Barker Tourist Information Centre. Plantings of thousands
of Australian native plants over 20 years has created a thriving ecosystem from
a formerly denuded farm paddock. This is the only place you will see the
complete collection of 77 species and the 20 sub-species of the famous
Australian Banksias, and the near complete collection of 136 Dryandras. You can
walk under giant Banksia trees, see abundant birdlife and possible glimpses of
Australian marsupials or may choose one of the fascinating and interactive
guided tour options.
In the Joseph Banks Fine Art Gallery you will find some of Australia`s best
botanical artworks while enjoying great coffee and tasty homemade lunches in the
modern facilities of a cosy cafe built from local timbers. You can also purchase
wildflower books, craft items, fresh or dried flowers, banksia seeds and pods.
At the on-site nursery you can... Banksia
Farm offers you a five hectare scenic wildflower garden easily located just two
minutes from the Mount Barker Tourist Information Centre. Plantings of thousands
of Australian native plants over 20 years has created a thriving ecosystem from
a formerly denuded farm paddock. This is the only place you will see the
complete collection of 77 species and the 20 sub-species of the famous
Australian Banksias, and the near complete collection of 136 Dryandras. You can
walk under giant Banksia trees, see abundant birdlife and possible glimpses of
Australian marsupials or may choose one of the fascinating and interactive
guided tour options.
In the Joseph Banks Fine Art Gallery you will find some of Australia`s best
botanical artworks while enjoying great coffee and tasty homemade lunches in the
modern facilities of a cosy cafe built from local timbers. You can also purchase
wildflower books, craft items, fresh or dried flowers, banksia seeds and pods.
At the on-site nursery you can find a comprehensive range of banksias and
dryandra seedlings.
Other Banksia Farm features to enjoy include chickens, farm animals, fruit
trees, cottage garden and the two storey stone homestead hand-hewn from local
stone by the owners.
Guided tours offer you an ecotourism treat by providing a sensory learning
experience. Fascinating yarns about aboriginal and early settler use of banksias
along with information about evolution and ecology, including their curious
methods of pollination and response to fire, makes this a wonderful voyage of
discovery.
Indulge yourself in the intriguing world of banksias, great food and coffee with
views of the ancient Porongorup Ranges knowing that you are surrounded by bush,
renowned wineries and one of the richest wildflower regions in the world.
That is the Banksia Farm experience.
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