Panorama Garden Estate
Panorama Garden Estate
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Nature & Wildlife AreasGardens
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
About
Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary & Secret Gardens is a privately owned 55 acre garden and wildlife reserve. The property includes over 25 acres of gardens with panoramic views for over 100 kilometres looking out across both, Bass Strait & Port Phillip Bay. Over 20,000 plants have been introduced as well as over 8,000 tonnes of rock with 18 separate garden areas including lakes, streams & waterfalls, it is an oasis of tranquility with native & botanical collections. In addition, there are many animals including some rare albino kangaroos, wallabies, alpacas, miniature goats, cows and sheep as well as many native & pet birds such as peacocks, emus, geese & parrots. Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary & Secret Gardens offers you a unique & unforgettable garden and wildlife experience that you will have never seen before. - Sanctuary and Garden Tour
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2-3 hours
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  • bwynne87
    Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
    Exciting discovery on Mornington Peninsula
    Discovered Panorama Garden Estate last Saturday. What a secret! Anne Marie,, made us very welcome & introduced us to her rescue animals inc a new borne lamb. We were then provided with a clear & easy to follow map in which we could explore the 18 acre garden. Each step & turn revealed a fascinating collection of colourful flowers, shrubs & terraces. The view from the “Top Seat” was breathtaking. We spent 3hrs marvelling at the surrounds. Will definitely be returning.
    Visited December 2022
    Written December 5, 2022
  • Peter B
    Summer Hill, Australia486 contributions
    Rescue animals, gardens and much more
    The rescue animals included alpacas, sheep, pigs, a horse and dogs. They seem to be enjoying their new life here. The gardens need a little bit of work but are still great examples of how imagination and hard work can transform the land.
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 27, 2023
  • Jess
    1 contribution
    Amazing Experience - an absolute must to visit!
    I never write reviews, but I had to after experiencing an amazing day at this stunning property yesterday. Meeting and greeting all the beautiful animals and hearing about their background stories and being able to patt and cuddle some of them was absolutely priceless. On a side note if you're coming with kids, it's a great experience for them too and they'll have fun, but please be respectful of the animals based upon the owners instructions. Walking around the huge property with ponds, gardens, and sculptures, along with native plants and flowers we've never seen before left us in absolute awe of how two people could accomplish all this work in just over 2 decades. Upon returning from our brilliant self explored tour, things only got better when the dogs were out waiting to greet us with happy wagging tails. All I can say is thank you to both of the owners who let the public come into your beautiful space and share the love with us as well - it's truly magnificent of all the work you've done and the good that you do for your animals. I would highly recommend everyone to explore this as well. Thank you for making our day!
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 29, 2023
  • Oliver P
    Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
    Oasis of Beauty
    Panorama Garden Estate is an oasis of beauty on the Mornington Peninsula. The rescue farm animals are fun for all ages. The garden walks are magnificently landscaped and varied. The views are spectacular. A herd of white kangaroos can be seen as well. A fun outing for all the family
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Mandy B
    51 contributions
    Amazing experience
    What a fantastic place, we were welcomed by one of the lovely owners who introduced us to all her rescued animals who were gorgeous and very happy. Then we did the tour of the property. We were blown away by the scale and work involved with building these gardens. The immense rock work that has been laid down and paths let alone the planting. The ponds and little decks and sitting areas were stunning and to think of the work involved in digging out the crater and rock walks around it are incredible to imagine. 26 years of work by a wonderful Australian couple. We loved it, thank you.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 3, 2023
  • Fiona T
    Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
    Amazing views and gardens
    We enjoyed our visit to the Panorama Garden Estate. The bonus was being greeted by Anne-marie when we arrived and meeting all of the animal rescues. They were adorable! The 1 1/2 hour walk through the estate was interesting and at times overwhelming! It's amazing to think that these gardesn were designed by the team at Panorama Estate. We did have the added value of a perfect day for walking. All round this is a great thing to do!
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 13, 2023
  • h20182018
    Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
    Extraordinary Gardens
    Just an incredible experience. Beginning with a guided introduction to the rescued animals and an opportunity to pat and interact with them, we then had an opportunity to explore the grounds. And what magical grounds they are. The thought, planning and execution that have gone into the creation of the gardens is just mind blowing and on an incredible scale. Well worth a visit!
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 28, 2023
  • H5418HNruthb
    19 contributions
    Visit with teenage granddaughter
    I have been wanting to visit for a long time and decided to take my 13yr old granddaughter with me. She absolutely loved the animals and the beautiful gardens and bronze sculptures. Most of the animals have been hand raised after either being rejected at birth or mistreated and are very friendly to humans. We spent 2 hours walking around today and even though there was light rain we still really enjoyed our visit. Granddaughter said more people should visit here
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 12, 2023
  • Kate P
    Melbourne, Australia37 contributions
    Indescribable Beauty
    I had been following Panorama Garden Estate online for several years before finally visiting last weekend during the school holidays. *Entry by appointment only via booking a tour on the website. This is a private estate, wildlife sanctuary and private home. *Recommend coming appropriately dressed, Rug up in the cooler months, *Wear comfortable sturdy shoes as you will be navigating lots of steps and uneven stone, gravel paths and natural ground for approx 2hrs. * Perfect for all ages with reasonable fitness and mobility. * Gentle, Calm & Respectful kids will love interacting with the animals prior to touring the gardens. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking landscapes that await you here. A vast expanse of exquisite gardens and stunning views over both Port Phillip and the ocean. Winding paths with a surprise around every bend and offering plenty of colour even in winter. We particularly enjoyed Pete’s Lookout as a rest stop along the way. Spectacular! A definite labour of love. The sheer amount of work that has gone into creating this paradise in indescribable and it’s a must to immerse yourself in it’s beauty at least once. It was so lovely to finally meet Anne Maree and ALL of her rescue animals who kept us laughing through the long Victorian lockdowns with their antics. Silvie you are an absolutely gorgeous pig with so much personality. We love you and promise to bring cake next time. We look forward to introducing more of our family to the delights Panorama offers and will definitely be directing our guests to head to your website to book a tour when asking for local recommendations. Thank you so much for having us. Loved every second!
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 7, 2023
  • Getaway477675
    3 contributions
    Magical Gardens
    I visited over the weekend and absolutely enjoyed the gardens. Firstly the hosts were lovely and very helpful. They were there to ask any questions. I personally was amazed by how much passion and love they have for the fauna and flora. They must put so much time and love to make it such a beautiful paradise. The animals were adorable. We got to pet and take pics with them. The gardens themselves were well kept and as you walked it felt like you were walking into a different park as each area had its unique essence and beauty. I highly recommend anyone to visit to enjoy nature at your own pace.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written September 20, 2023
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M8316XCmichelle
1 contribution
Nov 2023
We just loved this beautiful piece of the Mornington Peninsular. The work that has gone into this property is unbelievable.
Written 27 November 2023
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westyjesse
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Nov 2023 • Family
Panorama Garden Estate

WOW….and wow! What am enchanted experience. Right from the booking stage, to our arrival, and at the end, we felt welcome. Through the walk you can see all the labour of love in the gardens, the amazing rocks and walkways, the amazing natives and flowers. Our favourite was Palm Lake where we got up and close to the water birds and gorgeous friendly swans….just beautiful. Thank you, we really enjoyed the go at your own pace walk. Hope to go again. Thank you for our special feathers 🦚
Written 9 November 2023
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Kathy H
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Oct 2023
We had a lovely time walking in the beautiful garden. Loved the animals in the farm! We will be back :)
Written 1 November 2023
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KateBron
Mornington, Australia1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
We loved this place, both adults and kids!! The animals are sweet and friendly the property is beautiful with stunning views to stroll around at your own pace. And can't forget the host Anne-maree, she is lovely too :)
Written 9 October 2023
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Paris123769
1 contribution
Sep 2023
We arrived a bit early for our 10am tour and got quite a rood reception. You are early, you have to wait I am by myself. Ok, fair enough. When we parked our car we got told we had to wait for all booked persons to arrive before we can go into the animal farm. I asked: what about the ones that don't want to go to the animal farm but just walk the gardens? That's when I was asked why I am so grumpy and what's wrong with me. Just to get topped off with what nationality are you, aha german and I am dutch, no wonder we clash...We got the map and were sent off. When returning from the tour to the point of start I asked if I could step into the pavillion (where the doors were wide open) or onto the deck and quite bluntly again got told: this is private property and the deck is not safe to step on. I just wanted to leave and received a: I will open the gates when you get there. Fortunately an older man arrived when we left and very kindly waved us good bye. What a wonderful garden and experience, unfortunately shadowed by a dutch grumpy young lady. Recommend to see the gardens every time, hopefully with a different person looking after you.
Written 26 September 2023
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Hsin L
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
The garden is AMAZING! Its the dream gardens with all the animals. 2hr walk to finish the while garden and best place for family and kids to go.
Written 26 September 2023
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lilreety
1 contribution
Sep 2023
Our host was amazing..Enjoyed interacting with the animals..The gardens were absolutely amazing..The views were amazing.I highly recommend a visit .
Written 22 September 2023
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Getaway477675
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I visited over the weekend and absolutely enjoyed the gardens.

Firstly the hosts were lovely and very helpful. They were there to ask any questions. I personally was amazed by how much passion and love they have for the fauna and flora. They must put so much time and love to make it such a beautiful paradise.

The animals were adorable. We got to pet and take pics with them. The gardens themselves were well kept and as you walked it felt like you were walking into a different park as each area had its unique essence and beauty.

I highly recommend anyone to visit to enjoy nature at your own pace.
Written 20 September 2023
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r0byncusack
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Love love love the animals and Ann Marie is the friendliest person you’ll ever meet the garden set ups are beautiful and would love to see them when in bloom, it’s a must visit for sure
Written 24 July 2023
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Nick C
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Jul 2023
A beautiful place to escape the business of everyday life and spending a few hours to enjoy happy animals and exquisite gardens and scenery. Annemaree is a wonderful host. Recommended.
Written 16 July 2023
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