Ken Taber Water Garden

The garden surrounding Ken Taber's house and studio was started in 1991 and takes up much of the five and half acres. Set in a low lying area the garden features ten dams and ponds with six islands, many bridges and jetties. Along with native flora the main feature is the many palms, ferns and water plants that go to make this garden such a haven for a wide range of birds and native fauna.

"Shimmering sheets of water, trickling streams, ponds embroided with lotus flowers and water lillies. Bridges emerge from the swampland bird sanctuary where artist Ken Taber has created an evocative garden. Richly pleated palms and tree ferns add texture." (Australian Open Garden Book)

These pictures are just a small selection of some areas of the garden. Click any of the images for a larger view.

	Looking across the lake to the home and studio
Looking towards the rotunda in the water gardens in the afternoon light
	The covered bridge links between two picturesque areas of the Ken Taber water gardens
Looking down the waterfall
	Looking across one of the water garden ponds towards to the garden seat - relax and enjoy the tranquility
The garden seat looking towards the house and the Ken Taber studio
	The resting place in the watergarden
The weir is another feature of the water gardens
	The Walkway lets you wander among the gardens
I'm watching you!
	Looking upstream to the waterfall in the Ken Taber water gardens
The water tower - a water garden needs water