The botanical tree park was founded in 1984 and now comprises 58ha of undulating land with Melrose creek and the Don river flowing through the property and with a small lake as a central feature.
Trees and shrubs are planted in groups according to their geographical origins. There is a good collection of Tasmanian species and also Gondwanan descendent species related to Tasmanian flora. Other temperate areas of the world represented are New Zealand, South America, North America, Europe, the Mediterranean and Eastern Asia.
The collection of 27 Tasmanian native eucalyptus planted in 1990 enhance a fine collection of native trees and shrubs, with interpretative labelling, the park provides a living tree reference in addition to a peaceful countryside which delights visitors
The lake with settling pond, inlet canal with 2 weirs, 2 islands, the bridges enable visitors to walk across and enjoy the swans and wildlife, brown trout and platypus.
The propagation nursery was built in 90/91 and includes a glasshouse, covered growing area, shade house, a building for potting, a workroom and office used by volunteer workers
There are several limestone outcrops and remnant lowland vegetatiion.