Cactus Country.
Visit Australia’s largest cactus garden in Strathmerton, Victoria
EXPLORE THE GARDEN
Located less than three hours from Melbourne and one hour from Echuca Moama, Cactus Country transports visitors from the Victorian Murray bushland to the Mexican Mojave, African Sahara and the Argentinian Patagonia.
Follow one of the eight sandy trails through our 12 acre desert oasis as you cruise past thousands of cacti and succulents, and ‘spike a pose’ for the most Insta-worthy photos with the weird, wonderful and wacky plants that call Cactus Country home.
With a margarita or Mexican beer in hand (or a homemade cactus ice cream for the kids!) let your imagination run wild as you explore the garden at your own pace. Take in the views from the elevated lookout dome and see how many of the 1000+ plant varieties you can spot, from the smallest of succulents to the ‘el capitans’ of the cacti in the Valley of the Giants.
Visit Australia’s largest cactus farm in Strathmerton, Victoria
EXPLORE THE GARDEN
Located less than three hours from Melbourne and one hour from Echuca Moama, Cactus Country transports visitors from the Victorian Murray bushland to the Mexican Mojave, African Sahara and the Argentinian Patagonia.
Follow one of the eight sandy trails through our 12 acre desert oasis as you cruise past thousands of cacti and succulents, and ‘spike a pose’ for the most Insta-worthy photos with the weird, wonderful and wacky plants that call Cactus Country home.
With a margarita or Mexican beer in hand (or a homemade cactus ice cream for the kids!) let your imagination run wild as you explore the garden at your own pace. Take in the views from the elevated lookout dome and see how many of the 1000+ plant varieties you can spot, from the smallest of succulents to the ‘el capitans’ of the cacti in the Valley of the Giants.
Take a walk on the wild side
Walking Trails
Travel the eight sandy trails that wind their way through Cactus Country, transporting you through the landscapes of Mexico, South American, North America and South Africa. Use Farmer Jim’s guidebook to identify and learn more about some of our favourite plants as you explore.
Fun for the whole family
Cactus for kids
Cactus Country is fun for the whole family and a perfect day trip destination from Melbourne, Echuca Moama, Shepparton and beyond! As well as the free-range fun, we have developed a few special experiences just for kids to make sure everyone has a great day among the cacti!
SPOTTO SCAVANGER HUNT
Kids can collect a ‘Spotto’ scavenger hunt clipboard from reception, and see who will be crowned King or Queen of the Cacti by spotting all the pictured plants, correctly answering our prickliest cacti questions, and finding Nemo in our Cactus Reef! When you’re done, return to reception to receive a little sweet treat!
GROTTO OF HEARTS
If you’re in need of a Mexican soda or piece of cactus cake after all the exploring, head to our Grotto of Hearts to see how many hidden hearts you can find.
CACTUS ICECREAM!
Yes, you read that correctly! Our homemade cactus ice cream is a must do part of any Cactus Country experience…and it is de-li-ci-ous (if we do say so ourselves!).
CACTUS COUNTRY WITH THE KIDS!
Cactus for kids
Visiting Cactus Country is a perfect location for a family day trip. Walking through the garden is not only lots of fun, it can also be very interesting and educational, no matter what your age. We are never too old or young to learn!
SPOTTO SCAVANGER HUNT
Upon reception, we provide you our ‘Spotto’ game clipboard, for the eager little ones. This is a scavenger hunt, where the aim is to spot the pictured plants, find Nemo, and answer as many questions about the cacti as you can. Done? Meet one of our Cactus Country team members and receive a little sweet treat!
GROTTO OF HEARTS
Our Grotto of Hearts, is also a beautiful place to relax with a cold drink, and to find where all the hearts are hidden. How many can you count?
CACTUS ICECREAM!
Cactus ice cream is always a hit with children, so why not give it a try. It is de-li-ci-ous!
Spice up your visit
Bar & Restaurant
Add a little more flavour to your visit in our Mexican restaurant and bar. Try our nachos, cactus cake, or cactus ice cream, washed down with a Jarritos (Mexican soda) or a frozen margarita for the adults.
CACTUS COUNTRY
Gift Shop
Take a piece of Cactus Country home with you. Visit our onsite gift shop to purchase your very own cactus or succulent, homemade produce, Mexican-themed artwork, gifts and Cactus Country merch. Can’t get to Cactus Country? Shop online
Potted plants
We sell potted plants of all shapes and sizes, and also do custom orders, so hit us up if there is a particular plant you are after. Check out @cactuscountryplants on Instagram and Facebook to see what plants we have available.
Gifts
Buy a jar of our homemade cactus honey or pick up a Mexican-themed gift, artwork or souvenir.
MERCH
Love Cactus Country? Make sure you pick up some of our branded merchandise, including bags, t-shirts, caps and beanies!
Know how to
Love your cactus plants
We don’t just want your cacti to survive – we want them to thrive! Get all our tips and tricks to ensure your wild and wacky plants live their best lives.
WEDDINGS , FUNCTIONS & PHOTOSHOOTS
Venue Hire
Looking to add some spice to your next fiesta? Look no further than Cactus Country – a little piece of Mexico on the Murray.
FURRY FRIENDS WELCOME
A DOG FRIENDLY
DAY OUT
We want you to be able to experience Cactus Country with all your amigos – including those of the furry kind! We love seeing your four-legged friends enjoying their day out among the cacti, and as long as they can be contained on a lead, you’d be barking mad not to bring them along.
A JOURNEY TO ANOTHER WORLD
GETTING TO CACTUS COUNTRY
Located in the quaint town of Strathmerton, Cactus Country is less than three hours drive from Melbourne, and one hour from Echuca Moama. A little piece of Mexico on the Murray!