Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Victoria, Australia
4.5 (10.3k reviews) Sunday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Melbourne Gardens
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Visit Melbourne's inner-city oasis. Over 10,000 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees are home to an amazing range of wildlife.
Address
Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, Victoria 3004 Australia
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Website
http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-melbourne
Working hours
Monday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 9:17
User Ratings
4.5 based on (10.3k reviews)
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Reviews
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5thetaylors2017 5:00 PM Jan 20, 2020
Bus tour, punting on the lake and exploring on foot
We had a full day on Boxing Day of exploring the Botanic Gardens with our young kids (aged 8 and 5). We all enjoyed the shuttle around the gardens with knowledgeable guide who pointed out so many interesting things, punting on the lake (we didn't book ahead so had to wait 2 hours on such a busy day), and exploring the gardens on foot. A big walking day and it was quite hot, but enough shady places to keep cool. I recommend taking your own food, snacks and water as the cafe on site is crazy expensive. We took everything with us, but paid top dollar for an ice cream treat for the kids. We didn't mind as the money clearly goes to the upkeep of the gardens and grounds.
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4The B 5:00 PM Dec 20, 2022
Beautiful and calm in the city
Entry to the Gardens is free and there are many entrances around the perimeter. .We chose to enter via the Visitors Centre gate as we had never been there before. We decided to just roam around at our leisure although when we visit again we want to take the Aboriginal tour. The garden is set out beautifully although the map leaves much to be desired. Our time in the Gardens was about 2 hours which I would say enough for anyone considering it was quite warm and humid. Unfortunately we left our hats in the car which would have been a boon to have. This garden is an oasis in the middle of a city and there are places you can see beyond the trees a soaring jungle of concrete and glass. A juxtaposition to the calm and beauty of the garden We will be returning in the future on our next visit to the Melbourne area
