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Events not to be missed!
DAY OF THE DEAD
WHEN
Saturday 1st November
TIME
6:00pm - 11:30pm
Spring
EVENT
Desert Blooms
Peak flowering season is October & November, our favourite time of the year. We suggest you keep an eye on our socials for the latest updates as the garden comes to life with bright colours of all shapes and sizes!
PEAK FLOWERING MONTHS
October & November
TIME
10AM - 5PM
EVENT
Fright Fest
Cactus Country is thrilled to announce we are hosting our Halloween ‘Fright Fest’ on Saturday 25th October between 5.30pm and 9.30pm.
Our 12-acre gardens have been transformed into a spooky paradise, the perfect home for witches and ghosts… so be careful as you make your way through our exciting scavenger hunt! This is the perfect event for the whole family – including the dog (as long as they are on a lead). Don’t forget to bring along a torch if you are feeling brave enough to explore the gardens after dark.
We are looking forward to seeing all our guests dressed up for the event, with the incentive of a Halloween fancy dress competition where amazing prizes are up for grabs!
Staged photo areas make the perfect background for pictures with your family and friends, with props available to add a touch of Mexico.
So, grab a frozen margarita, have a jump on the bouncy castle and enjoy some food from the BBQ all whilst watching the spectacular sunset over Strathmerton.
Our plant sales will also be open throughout the event, for you find a prickly friend to call your own!
See you there!
WHEN
October 26th
TIME
5:30pm - 9:30pm
EVENT
Day Of The Dead
Cactus Country invites you to celebrate the vibrant beauty of life at our Dia de Los Muertos event!
Immerse yourself in a sea of colour and music as you wander through our stunning flower-filled altar and sugar skull displays, all set to the lively tunes of live mariachi music. As the sun dips below the horizon, get ready for a spectacular fire dance performance that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
After the show, take a leisurely stroll through our 12-acre garden, open late for your viewing pleasure. The soft glow of the moon will create a truly magical atmosphere. Don’t forget to bring a torch to light your way!
Indulge in some incredible Mexican Street Food available for purchase throughout the night.
Capture unforgettable memories in our colourfully decorated courtyards, you’ll really feel like you’ve travelled to Mexico! And don’t forget to dress up in your finest attire, as we celebrate life and its precious moments!
Dia de Los Muertos, an ancient Aztec tradition, honors the memory of loved ones who have passed on. It’s a time for families and friends to come together, pay tribute to those we’ve lost, and cherish the gift of life.
Join us in this joyful celebration of life, love, and remembrance. Book your tickets online or visit Cactus Country to reserve your spot today. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you!
What’s included in the tickets:
– Entry to the gardens on Saturday November 2nd all day and in to the night
– The incredible Mariachi Band Los Romanticos with dancers will transport you to Mexico!
– Fire dance performance at Sunset
What can you purchase on site:
– Face Painting
– Mexican Street Food
– Ice cold margaritas and much more!
– Cactus and Succulents
What’s not included in the tickets:
– Face painting
– Food and Drinks
– Plants
WHEN
November 2nd
TIME
6pm - 11:30pm
Summer
EVENT
Stargazing among the Cacti!
Experience our one-of-a-kind stargazing tour surrounded by thousands of cacti and succulents in a 12-acre desert oasis.
Highlights:
- Embark on a captivating space journey from the Victorian Murray bushland to the Mexican Mojave, African Sahara, the Argentinian Patagonia.
- Indulge yourself with our out-of-this-world stargazing experience in Australia’s largest cactus garden, Cactus Country and witness bright sunset colours transitioning into dark skies wonders.
- While you soak in the surrounds, add some Mexican flavours to your experience with a homemade burrito under the stars, followed by an award-winning stargazing tour led by an Astrophysicist with exploration of the Southern Sky—planets, galaxies, stars, constellations and galaxies through the telescope and binoculars.
WHEN
2nd December
TIME
7:30pm - 9:30pm