Melbourne's Gardens

Melbourne's Gardens Melbourne, also known as Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, has been a treasured part of Melbourne’s cultural life for over 170 years.

It is located only a few minutes' walk from the city center and serves as a picturesque haven for recreation and an important resource for education, conservation, science, and horticulture.

Melbourne Gardens extends over 38 hectares and houses a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world. Visitors can explore diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, cacti and succulents, roses, California species, herbs, perennials, cycads, and plants from Southern China. In the Rare and Threatened Species Collection, there are plants from south-eastern Australia.

Melbourne's Gardens Melbourne offers a variety of activities throughout the year. The Gardens offer guided walks, and the Explorer - Melbourne Gardens is an excellent way for visitors to explore the beauty of this inner-city oasis in the comfort of a coach while receiving live commentary. There are also diverse tours that let visitors discover the Aboriginal heritage of the site, such as the Aboriginal Heritage Walk. Visitors who are looking for wellness-related activities can join the Sunday Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens, while bird lovers can experience the fantastic birdlife in Melbourne Gardens through the Secret Life of Birds activity. Nature-inspired creative explorations are also available, such as Tai Snaith's Collected Walks and Sonica Botanica: Stories & Sounds from the Gardens.

Melbourne's Gardens Melbourne is open every day except Christmas Day and is easily accessible by train, tram, or bus. Visitors can also take a relaxing boat cruise at Ornamental Lake on a Punting tour. With its diverse