The Botanical Ark and Tourism

The Botanical Ark has established itself as an internationally renowned award winning tourism venue.

Not open to the general public, The Botanical Ark offers a unique opportunity for special interest and incentive groups to tour the beautiful gardens, in privacy. 

The Botanical Ark offers informative garden tours led by Alan and tropical cuisine prepared by Susan utilising ingredients fresh from the garden.

From intimate tours to groups of up to 50 in size, The Botanical Ark will provide an excellent experience.

Prior booking is absolutely essential.

The work of Alan and Susan Carle at the Botanical Ark has been acknowledged world wide through the following awards...

  • 2000- The Jaguar Awards for Excellence 2000, in association with Australian Gourmet Traveller
  • 2000 - International Award for Biodiversity in Food, SLOW FOOD - Bologna, Italy
  • 2007 - Australia's Best Backyards - WINNER