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Royal Botanic Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens

Botanical Garden, Park, and Garden
South Yarra
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    Ben T.
    "Moonlight Cinemas in summer"(2 Tips)
    Nawar A.
    "What a wonderful place to spend the day out and do a picnic."(8 Tips)
    Tas (✿╹◡╹)
    "Nice & big park, with peaceful viewpoint on Melbourne city skyline."(10 Tips)
    Poh Len P.
    "Reminds me of Kew Garden shop."(3 Tips)
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  • Matthew T.
    Matthew TilleardDecember 26, 2013
    This is an excellent place to get married. If you're into that sort of thing.
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    Mike BroscheJanuary 21, 2023
    All good but arid garden my favourite
  • Khor J.
    Khor JGDecember 19, 2013
    very nice place to visit and relax in melbourne. well maintain.
  • Dov D.heart icon on user image
    Dov DJanuary 4, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful for a walk, run, bicycle ride.
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark StrathmoreJanuary 7, 2016
    Simply awesome. Bring a camera.
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    The green gooseSeptember 29, 2015
    Awesome day out with family. Extremely peaceful and relaxing.
  • Yondering M.heart icon on user image
    Yondering MonkeysJanuary 7, 2016
    One of the prettiest city parks we've seen anywhere, time for more lazy weekend picnics.
  • Jimmy S.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy SchererJune 21, 2016
    One of the most beautiful places in the city.
  • Christopher W.
    Christopher WangDecember 27, 2013
    Definitely one of the least offensive public restroom odours of recent memory
  • pin l.
    pin leeDecember 8, 2017
    Beautiful in summer w jacaranda trees in full purple bloom!
  • V. T.heart icon on user image
    V. T.December 15, 2018
    Woow wonderful place
  • Jason T.heart icon on user image
    Jason TabrettSeptember 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    It’s very nice for a quality Pokie walk!
  • Caitlyn C.heart icon on user image
    Caitlyn CappielloSeptember 18, 2018
    Great for budding beginner photographers like myself
  • Justin M.
    Justin MackNovember 4, 2011
    Great Sceneary! Beautiful on a not too hot not too cold day! Best in Spring!
  • Antoinette R.heart icon on user image
    Antoinette RJuly 28, 2015
    Love this place!
  • Karina N.heart icon on user image
    Karina NFebruary 24, 2023
    Find a bench, take a nap.
  • Jeff R.heart icon on user image
    Jeff RonnerDecember 30, 2015
    Beautiful gardens. Nice walks.
  • Stef v.heart icon on user image
    Stef van der KriekenOctober 30, 2015
    Perfect place for a sunny day
  • John T.
    John TorcasioMarch 21, 2015
    Botanical gardens Entrance
  • Anh H.heart icon on user image
    Anh HanNovember 21, 2014
    Lovely walk on a nice day.
  • Gilly T.heart icon on user image
    Gilly ThorneApril 30, 2017
    Beautiful.
  • Andrew H.heart icon on user image
    Andrew HealanSeptember 21, 2015
    can easily spend a day wandering the grounds
  • John T.
    John TorcasioApril 24, 2014
    Royal Botanic Gardens Office 1886
  • Ashish S.
    Ashish ShresthaJuly 25, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Beautiful as it remains
  • Charlotte W.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte WilliamsMarch 29, 2019
    Don’t go to the cafe by the boat hire in the centre it’s expensive and there are plenty of others nicer
  • Pirmin S.heart icon on user image
    Pirmin SchuermannJanuary 20, 2015
    Bring a blanket and picknick
  • Nicole W.heart icon on user image
    Nicole WoodJanuary 12, 2018
    Beautiful and peaceful
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    SamMarch 14, 2016
    Explore in the morning before it gets too hot.
  • Alberto P.
    Alberto PolintanDecember 27, 2009
    The Children's Garden is a great getaway. Be prepared for water play because there are fountains and streams for tots
  • Andy C.
    Andy CatchJanuary 7, 2013
    Gardens usually have plants. This one does.
  • Albert A.heart icon on user image
    Albert AlcocebaFebruary 12, 2016
    Have a relaxing stroll
  • Esther S.
    Esther SugihtoDecember 17, 2009
    The local running track - 3.8km. The golden window is betwen 8am-9am, after the office crowd finish the morning workout, before the yummy mummies
  • MUAC
    MUACSeptember 27, 2014
    Get some laps in around the outside
  • Pedro M.
    Pedro MercesSeptember 1, 2012
    Perfect place to escape the CBD.
  • Fiorella R.heart icon on user image
    Fiorella RizzàFebruary 25, 2015
    Perfection.
  • Stefasaurus Productions
    Once used for the Melbourne Carmen Sandiego Scavenger Hunt as a pitstop/checkpoint!
  • George M.heart icon on user image
    George ManJanuary 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I love it here
  • Spandy A.
    Spandy AndyJanuary 26, 2012
    The "Stanley Park" of Melbourne <3 VanCity - 1 love -
  • Sho' Nuff
    Sho' NuffJanuary 15, 2012
    One does one's best to keep the weeds under control.
  • Mil B.
    Mil BAugust 21, 2011
    Best place to clear the head before the new week.
  • Samantha V.
    Samantha VukanovicOctober 28, 2010
    Ahhh what a stunning day here, enjoying the sun and view.
  • Tai H.
    Tai HirojiDecember 19, 2009
    If you are going to the moonlight cinema I would suggest a sleeping bag!
  • Richie B.
    Richie BaldwinFebruary 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Picnic in the park on sunday. Perfect end for a party filled weekend.
  • Aiden S.
    Aiden SmithJune 5, 2010
    Find the secret pathway in the Fern Gully!
  • Matto L.
    Matto LucasMarch 5, 2012
    pretty. so pretty.
  • Hilmi H.
    Hilmi HamzahOctober 16, 2011
    Therapeutic!
  • Ha T.
    Ha TaOctober 18, 2010
    Peace in the big city
  • Stephanie J.
    Stephanie JonesMarch 8, 2011
    Dragonflies everywhere!
  • Richie B.
    Richie BaldwinFebruary 26, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    What a way to end the week.
  • Gray Line Melbourne Day Tours
    Take a walk by the lake and enjoy the serene beauty of this gorgeous garden
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