Royal Botanic Gardens
Botanical Garden, Park, and Garden
South Yarra
"Moonlight Cinemas in summer"(2 Tips)
"What a wonderful place to spend the day out and do a picnic."(8 Tips)
"Nice & big park, with peaceful viewpoint on Melbourne city skyline."(10 Tips)
"Reminds me of Kew Garden shop."(3 Tips)
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Joseph Yuan-LinApril 10, 2017A gorgeous place with distinctive kinds of plants. You can escape the heat in summer by resting in the shade of the trees. Be sure to check out the Ornamental Lake, where you can see swans and birds.
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pin leeAugust 11, 2016Beautiful gardens, even during winter. Take tram 5 to Domain station n walk towards Shrine of remembrance. Gardens is just behind. Factor in 2-3 hrs n observe d many magpie birds n water hens.
VenothOctober 11, 2016Such an amazing park with lots of things to do. One of the best Botanical Gardens in the world. Do not miss this place when in Melbourne.
Yousef ❄️April 29, 2019Loved the small banners next to each specimen of flora and in the vicinity of every fauna. It can get a bit crowded, but its an amazing place.A walk here is always good! Ps:On Mondays its less crowded
Ezequiel RattiMay 7, 2013Beautiful, awesome, quiet, peaceful, intensive, great to stay for a long ride walking, getting a nap and continue in this exacting place in the middle of the city!
- pin leeMay 21, 2018So pretty in Autumn. Maple leaves galore just past entrance. A garden for all Seasons really. Try cream tea at cafe next to lake. Easy access fr city via trams. Also walking distance fr federation sq
- pin leeMay 21, 2018So pretty in Autumn. Maple leaves galore just past entrance. A garden for all Seasons really. Try cream tea at cafe next to lake. Easy access fr city via trams.Also walking distance fr federation sq
Tracy MorganSeptember 8, 2016You can easily spend an entire day here. There is so much to see and learn. There is also some very good coffee by the front entrance.
Tas (✿╹◡╹)September 5, 2017Nice & big park, with peaceful viewpoint on Melbourne city skyline. Less exciting in winter though
Avi MorApril 5, 2019Why there on an excursion with my daughter's primary school. Had a lovely host who showed us some fascinating intuition about some of the features of the gardens.- Nawar AljanabiJanuary 6, 2019What a wonderful place to spend the day out and do a picnic. Good scenery and fresh air.
Joao FerreiraSeptember 24, 2017Can't miss in Melbourne, this was one of the best botanic gardens I've been to. Plus, it's free! Come when it's sunny and work in your tan in one of the many lawns.
Reza HashemiJanuary 5, 2017Don't miss beautiful mexican weeping palms planted by former queen of Iran, shahbanoo, find it next to rose pavillion.
An amazing place to have a picnic at any spot of the massive lawn everywhere. Perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon.
Lyn StaceyJanuary 18, 2018Try the cafe by the ornamental lake great location and nice food.Gardens are so peaceful and lots of shady areas on a hot day. Well presented and looked after.
IlyaJanuary 13, 2018You can spend the whole day walking around here, too many great spots to pick favourites, just enjoy it
- The Garden Shop. Interesting stimulating merchandise for avid gardeners to remember their time here. Reminds me of Kew Garden shop. Really squeeze creative energy out of you.
Open House MelbourneJuly 16, 2012Did you know? Since 1957, the astrograph dome at Melbourne Observatory has been powered by a second-hand washing machine motor! Discover more, Open House 10am to 4pm - Sunday 29 July 2012 #OHM2012
rara_tangDecember 27, 2012This is the home of the Titan Arum, largest unbranched cluster of flowers. About 2m tall, blossoms for 2-3 days before collapsing. Also known as the corpse flower due to its rotting smell when bloom.- Open House MelbourneJuly 9, 2013Have you ever been inside the Royal Botanic Gardens - Melbourne Observatory? During Open House Melbourne explore these buildings which house 3 telescopes. #LoveOHM
NikaMarch 1, 2024Love it! Such a dreamy place. Nice spot for a little picnic just beside the lake:))
The gardens are beautiful all year round. Each time you visit you'll discover something new.
City of MelbourneOctober 31, 2012Make use of the Visitor Centre, guided walks, two cafés and the Gardens’ very own retail outlet – the Gardens Shop.
Chloe TiaraJune 8, 2016This place is beautiful! Great place to bring kids to play and run around. It does, however, get swarmed with bugs around spring.
Ederson MorcheDecember 27, 2014Very good place to chill out. Take a book with you and enjoy your day.
prima filiJune 5, 2015Loved this garden. Lots of areas and diversity. Looks like a lovely place to be in summer.
Monica FulcoNovember 1, 2017Peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle right in the middle of it all
Giuseppe SpinaFebruary 24, 2015Such a beautiful place to wander and breath in all the scents. So much greenery! Come for a picnic.
Hamdi OnarMarch 30, 2015Excellent place to spend a Sınday afternoon, impressive collection of plants and trees, very well organized
Eva ChuiJanuary 6, 2016Well designed for relax and layback style, many families, friend and dog owner enjoy the garden in their own pace!- Awesome all year round... check out Moonlight Cinemas in summer also!
MimiJanuary 9, 2016Definitely the best place to wind down if you want a quick escape from the bustling city.
Dave SilverstoneFebruary 21, 2011I've been all over, and this has GOT to be one of the most magnificent garden parks in the world! A must-see... Assuming you like beauty in nature!
Shazlan SufianFebruary 11, 2015Love this place. So great to just kick back and enjoy a beautiful day.
- Open House MelbourneJuly 16, 2012Discover the Plant Craft Cottage, the oldest building in a public garden in Victoria with Open House 10am to 4pm - Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July 2012 #OHM2012
Mira SMay 25, 2013Tranquil place, had a good walk though not much to see if u r trying to capture autumn leaves for photography
Lauren PresserFebruary 12, 2013Beautiful for a stroll. You'll find a few spots for lunch along the way.
Victor ChandraFebruary 6, 2014Find places under big trees to get perfect spot for picnic or having lunch.
Matthew TilleardDecember 26, 2013This is an excellent place to get married. If you're into that sort of thing.
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The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the world's leading botanic gardens and a centre of excellence for horticulture, science and education.
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- 7:30 AM–8:00 PM
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