The Robert Clark Conservatory opened in 1995 and was built as part of the two million dollar bequest of Bob Clark in honour of his grandfather Robert Clark co-founder of The Ballarat Courier newspaper.

The third conservatory on the site, this is the first to allow visitors to stroll amongst the year-round floral displays, including the Begonia collection on show each year from the 2nd weekend in March (for approximately four weeks).

The other displays feature;

May – Chrysanthemums

Winter – Cyclamen, Cineraria and Primula

Spring – Schizanthus

Summer – Fuchsias, Hydrangeas and Pelargoniu