William Ricketts Sanctuary

This is a unique surreal sculpture garden created by William Ricketts. Here hidden amidst ferns and rocks you will discover sculptures of rare beauty.

William Ricketts its creator was inspired by his travels in Central Australia where he came into contact with the Pitjantjarra and Arrente people. Today, 92 sculptures are dotted through the undergrowth of the temperate rainforest, often half- buried in ferns or carved out of the earth itself, almost as if they were a part of nature.

This enchanting sanctuary is located in Dandenongs in an oasis of green. Clay sculptures of aboriginal figures lie half hidden in nature.

Its history can be traced back to1930s when William Rickets bought a four- acre bush block on Mount Dandenong and called it Potter's Sanctuary. Soon news about his fascinating sculptures began to trickle out and people came to se it This property was later purchased by the government.

Admission: Adult: .00, Concession: .00, Child (age 10- 14): .00, Family (2 adults, 2 children): .00.

Hours: 10a- 4.30 daily (except Christmas Day and Good Friday).

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Contact Information

William Ricketts Sanctuary
Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
3767 Melbourne, VIC

Tel. +613131963
info@parks.vic.gov.au
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au