BLUE LOTUS WATER GARDEN - Gross Rates 2019 2020
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BLUE LOTUS WATER GARDEN
Gross Rates 2019 - 2020
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
SEASONAL TOURIST ATTRACTION
About us
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of the world’s most beautiful seasonal gardens where visitors will see the
largest display of lotus and waterlily flowers in the southern hemisphere. Spanning 14 acres (6.7ha) in size, the
extensively landscaped, tropical-themed gardens contain more than 40 different ponds, lakes and lagoons that
produce a stunning display of spectacular water flowers. The grounds are covered in thousands of flowering
plants and numerous garden exhibits which will amaze and delight every visitor. To download our new image
gallery, click here
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is a seasonal attraction located just east of Melbourne in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
We are open for visitation from the 26th December to mid - April each year, for the annual flowering of the lotus
and waterlily flowers. The best time to see the gardens is from the start of January to the end of March. During
winter and spring the gardens are closed for visitation (the plants go dormant and there’s no flowers to see).
However the office remains open for bookings and inquiries all year round.
Highlights
• Stunning scenery in every direction with thousands of lotus and waterlily flowers to see every day.
• The world’s largest waterlily species on display, the Giant Amazon Waterlily exhibit.
• Numerous garden displays and exhibits including ornamental bridges, fountains and much more.
• 3 km network of wide pathways suitable for people with limited mobility.
• Dozens of garden shelters and viewing platforms offering fantastic photo opportunities.
• Extensive picnic and BBQ facilities including Halal and Vegan BBQs.
• Tour group facilities and catering packages.
• On site café with a choice of dine in and takeaway services.
• Family friendly children’s fairy garden, play areas and activities.
• Great amenities and facilities including sign posted trails, information displays, tour group pavilion, plant
and flower shop (nursery), souvenir shop, garden shop, disabled amenities and free parking.
What we can offer
Our attraction is a wonderful destination for FITs and Groups, your clients can expect a friendly, relaxed and
visually stunning self-guided experience as they explore one of the world’s most beautiful gardens.
We are experienced in hosting tour groups of up to 200 pax. We offer groups a complimentary garden talk
presentation before they explore the gardens (using our extensive guide map). We also offer catering packages
for groups (see Rate Sheet 2) or we can design a catering package for your group if they require specialist dietary
requirements such as Halal or Vegan.
PLEASE NOTE: The rates quoted in this document are Gross Rates and Fully Commissionable. The rates are in
two parts. Rate Sheet 1 is for Admission Only and Rate Sheet 2 is for Group Catered Packages.
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
LOCATION AND MAP OF GARDENS
Melbourne - Australia
Yarra Valley
Blue Lotus Water Garden is
located on the Warburton
Highway at Yarra Junction in
the Yarra Valley
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
2019-2020 GROSS RATE SHEET 1 – ADMISSION ONLY
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is pleased to offer the following gross rates for Admission Only bookings placed between 1/4/2019 and the 31/3/2020 for visits during the
Visitation Period (see below).
• 2019-20 Visitation Period: 26/12/2019 – 13/4/2020, open 7 days a week.
• Gross rates are fully commissionable.
• All rates are in $AUD and inclusive of 10% GST.
• Children 0-15 years old are free of charge if accompanied by a parent or guardian with a ticket (excluding Group Catered Packages on Rate Sheet 2).
• Rates effective from 1/4/2019 and expire 31/3/2020.
NOTE: Please read our Terms and Conditions and Extra Information sheets prior to placing a booking.
ADMISSION ONLY: INCLUSIONS: VISITATION PERIOD:
26/12/2019 - 13/4/2020
Suggested Retail
FIT Attraction admission and guide map. $20.00 per pax
GROUPS Attraction admission and guide map. $15.00 per pax
From 10 – 200 pax
*Complimentary garden talk presentation is available for groups of 20 or more. Please see Extra Information sheet for
more details.
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
2019-2020 GROSS RATE SHEET 2 – GROUP CATERED PACKAGES
The Group Catered Package Gross Rates quoted on this sheet are fully commissionable. They are valid for bookings that are placed between 1/4/2019 until the 1/4/2020 for
visits during the Visitation Period, which is quoted below. If you require catering for children or specialised catering including Halal or Vegan, please contact us.
• 2019-20 Visitation Period: 26/12/2019 – 13/4/2020, open 7 days a week.
• Minimum group size is 20 pax for catered packages.
• Gross rates are fully commissionable.
• All rates are in quoted in $AUD and inclusive of 10% GST.
• Rates effective from 1/4/2019 and expire 1/4/2020.
NOTE: Please read our Terms and Conditions and Extra Information sheets prior to placing a booking.
CATERED PACKAGES: INCLUSIONS: VISITATION PERIOD:
For groups of 20 – 80 pax. All packages include catering, attraction admission, guide map and garden talk presentation. 26/12/2019 - 13/4/2020
CATERING: Suggested Retail
#1 Picnic Lunch Description: $37.00 per pax
Individual picnic box that contains a piece of sweet cake, fried lotus root garnish and choice of freshly made sandwich plus self-
serve drink option.
Please choose 1 of the following sandwich options per person:
a) Chicken, Salad and Mayonnaise. b) Ham, Cheese and Salad. c) Egg, Lettuce and Mayonnaise.
Please choose 1 of the following drink options for entire group (all people):
a) Self-serve brewed coffee and mixed teas. b) Self-serve jugs of cold lemonade and fruit juice.
#2 Pie or Quiche Lunch Description: $45.30 per pax
Choice of hot pie or quiche and garden salad plus self-serve drink option.
Choose 1 of the following meal options per person:
a) Aussie beef pie with garden salad. b) Aussie bacon quiche with garden salad. c) Aussie vegetarian quiche with garden salad.
Choose 1 of the following drink options for entire group (all people):
a) Self-serve brewed coffee and mixed teas. b) Self-serve jugs of cold lemonade and fruit juice.
#3 Aussie BBQ Lunch Description: $49.00 per pax
Served as a buffet and includes Aussie lamb sausages, beef rissoles, two salads, condiments, bread rolls plus self-serve drink
option.
Choose 1 of the following drink options for entire group (all people):
a) Self-serve brewed coffee and mixed teas. b) Self-serve jugs of cold lemonade and fruit juice.
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FIT - Admission Only: Bookings are accepted all year for visits during the Visitation Period (see Children: Children aged 15 years or under may enter free with a
rate sheets for current period). Tickets must be booked a minimum of 2 hours prior to visit. No paying adult, excluding school groups and catered packages.
deposit required. Children 16 years and older are considered an adult.
Groups - Admission Only: Bookings are accepted all year for visits during the Visitation Period Dangerous Weather Policy: If management considers weather
(see rate sheets for current period). The minimum group size is 10 pax. Groups of 20 pax or more conditions are too dangerous for visitors, the Blue Lotus Water
can request a complimentary garden talk presentation (see Extra Information for details). Garden may temporarily close until weather conditions become
Bookings must be placed a minimum of 24 hours prior to visit. No deposit required. safe. Any operators with bookings will be notified and offered to
change the date or cancel the booking. If a booking is cancelled due
Groups - Catered Packages: to the Blue Lotus Water Garden being closed, payment made by the
• All packages include attraction admission and guide map, catering, garden talk presentation. tour operator will be refunded.
• Minimum group size is 20 pax.
• Bookings are accepted all year for visits during the Visitation Period (see Extra Information). No Dogs or Pets: The Blue Lotus Water Garden does not allow dogs,
• Catered Packages not available on Sundays or Victorian public holidays. pets or other domestic animals on the property unless it is a
registered guide or assistant dog.
• Bookings must be confirmed and finalized 72 hours prior to visit including food choices and
dietary requirements. A 20% deposit may also apply for a business without an account with Conditions of Entry: All visitors must adhere to our Conditions of
remainder of payment due in full on or before day of visit. Entry Terms & Conditions Policy which is available to view online at
• A cancellation fee of 50% may apply if the booking is cancelled or reduced less than 24 hours https://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au/terms-conditions/
prior to visit.
• For people with dietary requirements, we endeavor to accommodate needs due to allergies Restrictions & Prohibited Items: Picking or harvesting of the flowers
or medical conditions. In some circumstances we may not be able to accommodate all or plants is prohibited. Wading or swimming in the waterways is
requests. Sometimes extra charges may apply if a special meal or beverage needs to be also prohibited. Also prohibited are dogs and pets (except guide
prepared for individuals. dogs), drones, weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, fireworks, bangers,
amplified music, whistles, skateboards, pushbikes, scooters (except
Tour Guides & Bus Drivers: For admission only group bookings, tour guides and bus drivers are
mobility scooters), anything that is dangerous, anything that will
FOC. For catered package bookings we offer tour guides and bus drivers a 50% discount.
affect the enjoyment of other visitors.
Refund: The Blue Lotus Water Garden will refund any deposit or payment in full if a booking is
cancelled 48 hours or more prior to visit. A 50% refund will apply for bookings cancelled less than
48 hours prior to visit.
Payment Terms:
• For businesses that have an account, a tax invoice will be issued on the date of visit with
payment due within 30 days of invoice date.
• If the Blue Lotus Water Garden has entered into a contract with a business, payment terms
will follow what has been agreed to in the contract.
• For businesses that don’t have an account, payment is due in full on or before day of visit.
• The Blue Lotus Water Garden accepts payment by electronic transfer, cheque, card (visa or
mastercard) and cash.
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
EXTRA INFORMATION
Image Gallery Link: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/TptccoTpS8
Contact Us:
• Inbound inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane How To Find Us: The Blue Lotus Water Garden is located in the Yarra
• Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm Valley at 2628 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction, Victoria. Travel time
• T:+61 (0) 3 5967 2061 M:+61 (0) 499 247 013 F: +61 (0) 3 59671574 from Melbourne Airport or Melbourne CBD is approximately 1.5 – 2 hours
• E: visit@bluelotus.com.au W: www.bluelotus.com.au via car or coach depending on traffic conditions.
• A: Blue Lotus Water Garden, 2628 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction, Victoria
Directions from Melbourne CBD (Flinders Street Station): Head west
3797, Australia
on Flinders St/State Route 30 towards Elizabeth St. Make a U-
Visitation Period: The Blue Lotus Water Garden is a seasonal attraction open for turn at Tavistock Pl. Turn left onto Clarendon St. Turn right onto Hotham
visitation from late December until mid-April annually (see rate sheets for current St. Turn left onto Hoddle St/State Route 29. Use the left lane to take
period). During the Visitation Period the garden is open to the public 7 days a week the Eastern Fwy M3 slip road onto the fwy. Travel east along the M3 and
including public holidays, daily from 10am – 5pm. take the Ringwood Bypass exit, then turn left onto Maroondah Highway
Black Out Period: The Blue Lotus Water Garden is closed for visitation between mid- (Route 34) and travel past Lilydale township and turn right onto the
April and the 25th December each year. We accept advanced bookings all year. Warburton Highway (B380). Travel east along the Warburton Highway to
Yarra Junction. The entrance to the garden is located 1km east of of Yarra
Inclusions: Upon entry visitors will receive a guide map of the garden covering the Junction township on the Warburton Highway, look for the PINK flags at
features, facilities and attractions. Courtesy umbrellas and wheelchairs available on the front entrance.
request.
Directions from Melbourne Airport: Take Arrival Dr and Melbourne
Group Garden Talk Presentation: All groups of 20 pax or more are welcome to enjoy a
Dr to Tullamarine Fwy/M2. Follow M2 to Brunswick Rd/State Route
complimentary garden talk presentation conducted by one of our friendly and
38 in Brunswick West. Take the State Rte 38/Brunswick Rd exit from M2
experienced staff. The presentation is usually conducted in a covered pavilion and
Continue on Brunswick Rd/State Route 38. Take Park St, Nicholson
covers topics such as the history of the gardens, location of facilities and attractions,
St and Alexandra Parade/State Route 83 to M3 in Clifton Hill. Continue
how lotus and waterlily plants grow, the story of the giant waterlily, etc.. The talk and
onto M3 travel east along the M3 and take the Ringwood Bypass exit,
presentation duration is approximately 10 – 15 minutes depending on how many
then turn left onto Maroondah Highway (Route 34) and travel past
people ask questions.
Lilydale township and turn right onto the Warburton Highway (B380).
Facilities and Amenities: Dozens of picnic shelters with seating, group pavilion, 8 park Travel east along the Warburton Highway to Yarra Junction. The entrance
BBQs (coin operated), café, garden kiosk, gift shops and plant nursery, disabled to the garden is located 1km east of Yarra Junction township on the
amenities, children playground, fairy garden, extensive network of pathways, drinking Warburton Highway, look for the PINK flags at the front entrance.
water bubblers, coach parking, first aid.
Public transport from Melbourne CBD: It takes approximately 2 hours
Extra activities for children: We offer children an activity sheet where they spot from Melbourne CBD to the gardens. Catch the train from Flinders Street
interesting features of the garden and receive a reward when completed. On weekends Station in Melbourne to Lilydale Station. Then catch the Martyrs Bus
and public holidays, an entertainer dressed as a fairy tells children stories in the fairy Service (Route 683) from Lilydale Station to the Riversdale Rd bus stop,
garden and offers face painting for a small fee. located 1km east of Yarra Junction township on Warburton Hwy. Then
What to bring: Comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, hat and walk east along the Warburton Highway for about 400m, look for the PINK
sunscreen, camera. flags at the front entrance to the gardens.
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS AND ACCOMODATION
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is located in the heart of the Yarra Valley and close to many other amazing nearby attractions, activities, accommodation, food & wine. Below
is a list (see Local Tourist Map) of nearby tourism attractions and accommodation that could be included in any tour itinerary.
Nearby Attractions, Activities, Food and Wine, Accommodation Web site link Driving Distance / Time from
Blue Lotus Water Garden
1. Alowyn Gardens: Ornamental display gardens, nursery and café www.alowyngardens.com.au 36 km / 35 minutes
2. Cloudehill Gardens: Ornamental display gardens, nursery, café and gift shop www.cloudehill.com.au 34 km / 35 minutes
3. Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery: Chocolate and ice cream factory, shop, café www.yvci.com.au 34 km / 33 minutes
4. Healesville Sanctuary: Native animal zoo, tours, shows, picnics, café www.zoo.org.au/healesville 21 km / 21 minutes
5. Healesville Tourist Village: Shops, cafes, tourist centre, walks, golf course, accommodation www.visityarravalley.com.au 23 km / 23 minutes
6. Hedgend Maze: Maze, activities, mini golf, picnics & café www.hedgend.com.au 22 km / 20 minutes
7. Puffing Billy Steam Railway: Historic steam train rides through the Dandenong Ranges www.puffingbilly.com.au 39 km / 41 minutes
8. Rayner’s Orchard: Fruit picking, tractor tours, café, gift shop www.raynersorchard.com.au 11 km / 12 minutes
9. Rochford Winery: Wine tasting, restaurant, cellar door, retail shop, art gallery www.rochfordwines.com.au 25 km / 23 minutes
10. Tesselaar Tulip and Kabloom Festivals: Flower festivals, stalls, activities, tours, display garden. www.tulipfestival.com.au 27 km / 27 minutes
(Tulip Festival Sep – Oct, Kabloom Festival Mar – Apr) www.kabloom.com.au
11. Tarrawarra Museum Of Art: Exhibitions, tours, art gallery. www.twma.com.au 27 km / 28 minutes
12. Warratina Lavender Farm: Tours, display garden, gift shop & tea rooms www.warratinalavender.com.au 19 km / 20 minutes
13. Warburton Tourist Village: Shops, cafes, walks, bike rides, swimming(river), golf course, www.visitwarburton.com.au 8 km / 10 minutes
accommodation
14. Wild Cattle Creek Winery: Wine tasting, cellar door, restaurant and accommodation (21 guests) www.wildcattlecreek.com.au 19 km / 20 minutes
15. Yarra Ranges Nat. Park - Mt Donna Buang: Scenic drives, lookouts, walks, rainforest walk, wildlife www.visitwarburton.com.au/activ 26 km / 32 minutes
ity/fun-at-mt-donna-buang
16. Ada Tree: Biggest Eucalyptus Tree in Victoria: Scenic drives, rainforest walk, wildlife www.visitwarburton.com.au/activ 45 km / 51 minutes
ity/the-ada-tree-walk
17. Park Lane Holiday Park: Glamping, villa and cabin accommodation www.parklaneholidayparks.com.a 22 km / 21 minutes
u/yarravalley
18. Chateau Yering Hotel: 5 star hotel, restaurant, conference facilities, accommodation 32 rooms www.chateauyering.com.au 37 km / 34 minutes
(60 guests)
19. Oscar’s on the Yarra: 4 star motel, restaurant conference facilities, accommodation 22 rooms www.oscarsontheyarra.com.au 6 km / 8 minutes
(44 guests)
Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
YARRA VALLEY TOURIST MAP Blue Lotus Water Garden - Inquiries: Mr Peter Cochrane E: visit@bluelotus.com.au T: +61 3 5967 2061 F: +61 3 59671574 M: +61 (0) 499 247 013 W: www.bluelotus.com.au
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