Bolobek

Resting at the base of the picturesque Macedon Ranges, Bolobek is a unique working farm with glorious gardens and a rich social and agricultural history.

Bolobek was established over a century ago by Oswald Syme, the youngest son of David Syme, founder of The Age newspaper. Many of the trees and shrubs remain from that time, including rows of lindens, mature poplars, and oaks that provide the garden’s backdrop.

In 1969, Robert and Joan Law-Smith purchased Bolobek. Lady Law-Smith was a talented gardener, botanical artist, and writer, and the garden rose to prominence under her direction, welcoming royalty and other dignitaries. It was one of the first gardens to be opened under the auspices of the Open Gardens Australia scheme in 1983.

Today, the property is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as having “aesthetic, architectural, historic, and horticultural importance to the State of Victoria.” Since 2006, current owners Brigid and Hugh Robertson have invested extraordinary passion and energy into the continuing renovation and rejuvenation of this magnificent property.

Tickets are available at the gate or via TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1190330?

Bolobek is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. Open Gardens Victoria wish to acknowledge the Traditional custodians of this land and we pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.