Over 10,000 species of native and exotic plants and animals inhabit a lush and immaculately kept landscape at Royal Botanic Gardens. Originally established in 1846 by Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe, the gardens today provide 38 hectares (94 acres) of colorful natural displays for you to wander among. The manmade Guilfoyle's Volcano serves as a reservoir and offers you a stunning view of the Melbourne skyline. The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden provides an engaging introduction to botany for kids, and the lake system hosts diverse aquatic species. If you visit during summer, special events happen on the grounds almost daily. To visit Royal Botanic Gardens and other attractions in Melbourne, use our Melbourne tour app.
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Just a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city center, there's this massive green lung, full of flowers, nice trees, lakes and birds. Roam around, ignore the roadsigns and just.... more
Just a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city center, there's this massive green lung, full of flowers, nice trees, lakes and birds. Roam around, ignore the roadsigns and just.... more »
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Absolutely amazing stunning scenery and park got married here 19 08 22 great place for couples and families
Absolutely amazing stunning scenery and park got married here 19 08 22 great place for couples and families more »
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A gorgeous slice of natural beauty right in the heart of Melbourne. Free to visit and explore to your hearts content. Magnificent views of the city to be found all throughout the gardens. Highlights are Fern Gully, Long Island and the Sensory garden. Whilst walking through the temperate rain forested Fern Gully it is hard to believe you are in the middle of Melbourne. One of my favourite places to walk and explore.
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I went here for an event. I went here for lights cape. It was beautiful. Loved it so much. The venue has all the facilities. Got loads of food options and it was absolutely a dream to attend. I went to to earlier sessions to get some good photos and avoid the crowds. I hope it will come back again next year. It’s more stunning with its really dark and everything comes to life.
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