Wama Foundation

Wama Foundation National art and environment precinct set on the foothills of the Grampians/Gariwerd National Park.

National Centre for Environmental Art & Gariwerd/Grampians Gardens - Opening mid-winter 2025.

We’re open all King’s Birthday long weekend - including Monday! Step into the wonder of our Fungi Exhibition, warm up wi...
05/06/2026

We’re open all King’s Birthday long weekend - including Monday!
Step into the wonder of our Fungi Exhibition, warm up with soup and focaccias in the café, and wander the gardens as their winter flowers begin to emerge.
It’s warm inside, sunny outside, and the perfect weekend to experience art, nature and a little winter magic at WAMA.
(Please note: Monday closing at 3pm.)

The cold wet weather means it’s time to warm up at WAMA. Enjoy a bowl of our winter warmer soup, toasted focaccias, and ...
29/05/2026

The cold wet weather means it’s time to warm up at WAMA. Enjoy a bowl of our winter warmer soup, toasted focaccias, and a wander through art and nature.
Outside we have some new installations…
Can you guess what they are?

Sharing what the beautiful Halls Gap Primary had to say about their recent visit. Students will be joining us once a mon...
28/05/2026

Sharing what the beautiful Halls Gap Primary had to say about their recent visit. Students will be joining us once a month on a Friday to experience the gallery and participate in their own art class.

“What a wonderful afternoon we had visiting WAMA Foundation! ☀️🍄

Our visit began with a beautiful picnic lunch on the verandah, soaking up the sunshine while taking in the stunning gardens and surrounds. It was the perfect way to start an afternoon full of learning, curiosity and connection.

Students then rotated through a range of incredible activities organised by the extremely talented and knowledgeable Education Officer, Nicole.
Activities included:
-A guided walk through the gardens where students spotted special plant species and learnt about the importance of the gardens and conservation.
-An AMAZING gallery tour led by Nicole, where students discovered fascinating facts all about fungi. Students were so engaged, with many exclaiming that their “brains exploded” and that they couldn’t wait to share all of their new knowledge with their families!
-A fungi art colouring activity in the multipurpose room, where students were inspired to continue observing and learning about the colours and shading techniques found in fungi.

We are so grateful to WAMA Foundation for allowing us the opportunity to form this wonderful connection and partnership. A huge thank you to Nicole for sharing her passion, enthusiasm and incredible knowledge with both our students and staff.

All staff and students at HGPS were absolutely amazed by the enthusiasm Nicole brought to every activity and conversation, and how lucky we are to have such an incredible learning opportunity right down the road from us.

We are so excited to continue this connection and provide our students with more opportunities to learn from the amazing experiences WAMA shares with us.”

Step into the world of botanical illustration this GLOW Festival! ✨Join artist Dolores Skowronski‑Malloni at WAMA for a ...
26/05/2026

Step into the world of botanical illustration this GLOW Festival! ✨
Join artist Dolores Skowronski‑Malloni at WAMA for a colour drawing workshop exploring the shapes, colours and textures of foliage from our endemic garden.
All materials supplied, complimentary tea + coffee, and free entry to the gallery and gardens included.
July 4 & 5, 10am–1pm
Workshop 1 (July 4): Ages 8–18
Workshop 2 (July 5): Ages 16+
$50 per person
Limited to 16 spots
Tickets: wama.au/events/botanical-illustration-workshop/
Or head to our website wama.au and check out “what’s on”

Part of GLOW Festival 2026.

In this exhibition - lichen becomes landscapes, mushrooms create music, and humans are dwarfed by formidable fungi - com...
20/05/2026

In this exhibition - lichen becomes landscapes, mushrooms create music, and humans are dwarfed by formidable fungi - come experience Entanglements With Fungi: Life, Death and Renewal, now showing until August 30.

Botanical Gardens Week (18-24 May) is a national celebration highlighting the role of plants, conservation, and the well...
19/05/2026

Botanical Gardens Week (18-24 May) is a national celebration highlighting the role of plants, conservation, and the wellbeing benefits of green spaces. To celebrate we have an exciting weekend planned at WAMA.
Saturday:
We’ll be serving toasted focaccias, including our Brie, Prosciutto and Caramelised Onion favourite, or a Roast Veg and Goats Cheese option (with a vegan version available). Join one of our in‑person guided garden tours and discover the stories behind our endemic plantings.
Sunday:
Enjoy a bowl of hearty soup included in your entry fee, and explore the gardens at your own pace with our self‑guided tour books.
Come celebrate the beauty of botanic gardens with us.

Botanical Gardens Week (18-24 May) is a national celebration highlighting the role of plants, conservation, and the well...
19/05/2026

Botanical Gardens Week (18-24 May) is a national celebration highlighting the role of plants, conservation, and the wellbeing benefits of green spaces. To celebrate we have an exciting weekend planned at WAMA.
Saturday:
We’ll be serving toasted focaccias, including our Brie, Prosciutto and Caramelised Onion favourite, or a Roast Veg and Goats Cheese option (with a vegan version available). Join one of our in‑person guided garden tours and discover the stories behind our endemic plantings.
Sunday:
Enjoy a bowl of hearty soup, perfect for a cosy autumn day, and explore the gardens at your own pace with our self‑guided tour books.
Come celebrate the beauty of botanic gardens with us.

As we head into National Volunteer Week, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers who have supported...
18/05/2026

As we head into National Volunteer Week, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers who have supported us since 2012.
From fundraising and organising events, to running Nature Play, tending the gardens, growing plants for the endemic garden, and collecting precious grassland seed, your dedication has shaped every corner of this place.
You’ve helped protect habitat, build community, and create opportunities for people to connect with nature. We simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
To every volunteer past and present: thank you. This week, we celebrate you.

To get involved, contact [email protected]

WAMA is a not for profit destination where art, nature and community come together. Our site includes the Grampians/Gari...
14/05/2026

WAMA is a not for profit destination where art, nature and community come together. Our site includes the Grampians/Gariwerd Endemic Botanic Garden, a licensed café, a gallery dedicated to environmental art and a growing program of workshops, nature play and community activities. We welcome volunteers to be part of our work and offer schools a range of education experiences, including guided garden or gallery visits and creative, curriculum‑aligned sessions that connect students with the natural world.

Sunny with a top of 20deg forecast, perfect weather to come wander the gardens, sit by the wetlands, or learn about the ...
09/05/2026

Sunny with a top of 20deg forecast, perfect weather to come wander the gardens, sit by the wetlands, or learn about the world of fungi this Mother’s Day. Cafe will be offering Devonshire tea with scones (gf available) as well as a selection of delights from local chef Kate.

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4000 Ararat-Halls Gap Road
Halls Gap, VIC
3380

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