In addition to these visitor facilities and the beauty and tranquility of the Gardens, there are many features that make the Ballarat Botanical Gardens a wonderful resource for teachers and their students.

Significant Trees
The Ballarat Botanical Gardens has 52 mature trees listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register and many fine specimens of mature conifers, deciduous and native trees.

Habitats
The islands and channels of Lake Wendouree and the North Gardens Wetland provide a range of habitats for native and introduced fish, birds and mammals.

Diversity
The thematic collections of ferns, grasses and indigenous plants complement the display beds of bedding plants, roses, rockery and woodland plants. The sensory garden provides interactive experiences. The Conservatory displays floral crops that have been bred by plant collectors and hybridists to a stage that many will not survive in an open environment.

History, Art and Culture
The collections of 19th Century marble statues of mythological and historical characters contrast with the Koori Art poles depicting plants and animals of significance to the traditional inhabitants. The Prime Ministers Avenue exhibits the bronze busts of all of Australia's Federal Government leaders. The Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage displays and sells high quality crafted items made by local artisans.

Beauty of Nature
The unique beauty of the Gardens, and as a source of inspiration for art and craft classes, allows students to appreciate nature in a way is not possible in the school environment.