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Wail Arboretum is situated in the Wail State Forest and is only three kilometres from the Western Highway between Melbourne and Adelaide. A sealed road links the Highway and the Arboretum. The closest towns are Horsham (25 kilometres to the south) and Dimboola (9 kilometres to the north). The 10 hectare Arboretum surrounds Wail Nursery and Little Desert National Park Office. Over 120 bird species have been recorded at the Arboretum. The Arboretum is home to many of our local reptiles and mammals. The Arboretum features numerous mature tree specimens that are labelled with their botanical names. This allows visitors to assess the value and full potential of many native plant species. Another of the many highlights is the Ted Brown Dryland Garden with low-water-use plants for rural and urban plantings and for traditional and novel usage. The Arboretum has walking tracks with wheel chair access. Other features are the Rare & Endangered Species Section and the Native Grassland Demonstration Plot. A nature trail commences nearby in the Wail State Forest.
Patron of Wail Arboretum
Purpose
The purposes for which the Friends of Wail Arboretum is formed are :
- to preserve, restore and enhance the Wail Arboretum
- to promote the Arboretum as a tourist, education and recreation facility
- to preserve endangered flora and fauna
Vision
The Friends of Wail Arboretum envisage an Arboretum that is recognized as a recreational and educational facility for its unique Australian flora and fauna. The Friends will have a 'sense of ownership' through close relationships with all stakeholders.
Mission
The Friends of Wail Arboretum will
- develop an overall plan of the arboretum
- identify specific projects
- identify funding opportunities
- develop an effective working relationship with stakeholders
- publicise the arboretum and encourage active membership of the Friends group
Our Projects:
Information sheets
Friends of Wail Arboretum have developed a series of information sheets about different native plant species and forms of gardening with native plants. Fact sheets are availabe from this section for downloading.
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Restoration of Wail Arboretum as a Community and Visitor Attraction
Utilising Small Towns Development Funding through the State Government and Envirofund resources from the federal government, the Friends of Wail Arboretum are currently upgrading the visitor amenities at the arboretum. This includes the restoration of public access by creation and repair of pathways in the Arboretum, improved toilet facilities for visitors, landscaping, shading and seating for visitor picnic areas and the entrance/driveway, plant and label specimens of suitable regional native flora, including the establishment of a garden of indigenous bush food plants and native grassland demonstration plot, provision of interpretative signage covering the value of indigenous flora and biodiversity, and plant identification and the erection of garden equipment shed. The project aims to create awareness and increased visitation through improved publicity including the production of this website and brochures.
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