Gather: Food, coffee & Co

Gather sits inside Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick, on a rise looking over the park's lake. It is a relaxed breakfast-and-lunch cafe that doubles as a natural pit stop on a walk, and dogs are welcome in the garden seating, which makes it a favourite with people already walking the park on the lead.

The dog setup. Dogs join you in the outdoor and garden seating around the cafe, not in the indoor food-service area. There is plenty of room outside, and water bowls are usually provided. Dogs must be on the lead at all times, here and throughout the park.

Good to know. The setting is the main draw: lake and garden views from the seating, with a varied breakfast and lunch menu that includes vegetarian and vegan options. Croissants, the lake view and friendly staff come up often in reviews; service can run slow when it is busy. Hours can vary, so it is worth checking their social media before a special trip.

Getting there and parking. The address is 668 Princes Highway, inside Wilson Botanic Park. There is ample parking within the park, busier on weekends, and you follow the paths up from the main car park to the cafe.

Nearby. You are already in the park, so the walking trails, ponds and gardens are right there on the lead, with dog-waste bags available at the entrances.

Sources

• Things to do at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick - City of Casey · www.casey.vic.gov.au
• Wilson Botanic Park - Berwick · www.tripadvisor.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.