A spectacular seasonal garden

14 May 2025

Whittlesea Combined Probus Club recently organised a tour to the Blue Lotus Water Garden at Yarra Junction.

In Egyptian mythology, the blue lotus played a significant role in creation myths. The flower’s daily cycle of opening with the sun and closing at dusk made it a symbol of the sun’s journey, cementing the flower’s spiritual importance.

Members enjoyed wandering and exploring the many ponds, waterfalls, and fountains.

There was also the Cochrane Lake named after visionary Geoff, who followed his dream and set up the Lotus Farm. The lake features a 225m walk through its middle, with 11 bridges including the famous Red Arched Bridge.

The gardens surrounding the lake also contain a plethora of perennial flowers and shade giving banana and Cocos palms. Often native water birds such as giant egrets, water hens, a platypus and numerous ducks are seen foraging for food or building nests.

After corralling the coach load of hungry members, all headed to the nearby RSL for a choice of roast lamb or grilled fish.