Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

We went on a Monday and it was not too busy. Free entrance to the gardens. And they have guided tours in the Shrine of Remembrance for tickets. General entry is free and you can walk around through to the balcony. To explore the whole area you need a day, there's plenty to see. Very nice environment and kids & family friendly.

The botanic garden is such a relaxing place to wander around. I really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful greenery everywhere. It's perfect for a slow stroll or just sitting down and taking in the views.

This was such a beautiful garden to walk around and take in the nature! I’d highly recommend checking this place out. It even has a cafe next to some nice small lakes with fountains, which are a relaxing sight to see.

We visited this park right after the Shrine of Remembrance, and it turned out to be much bigger than expected, I think anyone could easily spend over three hours wandering around. Fresh air, birds chirping, and a variety of trees and plants you don’t normally see in the city make the walk incredibly relaxing. My favourite spot is the lake; it’s so calming to just sit there and unwind. I’m genuinely impressed by how well-maintained everything is — the plants, lawns, toilets, and pathways are all kept in great condition despite the park’s massive size. It’s truly a beautiful place to slow down and enjoy nature.

We spent a lovely afternoon wandering around this beautifully maintained park within walking distance of the city centre. It's free and accessible from various entrances with clear signage and wide paths. Perfect place for a picnic and to sit and people/plant/bird watch. Especially love the aeonium's and cactus in the Arid Garden.

A must visit for visitors if in Melbourne. Entrance is free. The ground is extensive and well maintaned. It's so peaceful walking among the stunning hues of flowers, cacti, succulents and ancient enormous trees. The wildlife adds an extra charm to visitors. We could spend hours just walking along the beautiful surroundings.

Beautiful paradise hidden next to the Shrine. Plenty of space for you find your peaceful spot and plenty of room for you to enjoy a walk/jog of any length. Make sure to grab a map of the gardens if you are specifically looking to learn more about the plants. We especially love the Sensory Garden next to the lake. Just a beautiful, peaceful place to be quiet, still the mind and be present. The sounds of nature is a powerful healer. Do hope they will fix up the greenhouses - the tropical greenhouse looks enchanting and wished it was open.

Fabulous day spent walking around the beautiful grounds, we did the bus tour too and it gave us some very interesting information and history and other ideas of places to visit and plants to look into format home. Eugenie our bus guide was fabulous! Highly recommend for families of all kinds.

This review concerns the Aboriginal Heritage Walk. We took our walk with Jakobi--who was outstanding! His discusssion of the native plants and their functional utility was impressive. He educated us about the Aboriginal Nation, its tribes, and clans and their relationship to the environment. The climax of the walk was the invitation to share with intentionality in the smoke ceremony. Well, worth your time and effort if you want to better understand climate change.

RBGV is a nearly 200 yr old massive oasis in Melbourne. There is so much to see and do here in a tranquil environment. Best of all, its free! We saw people walking their dogs, sitting on the grass, and just walking around & enjoying the sights like us. The place is super clean, and we didn't see any rubbish. We spent about 2 hrs here, and we saw roughly half of the total area. If you visit Melbourne, and enjoy the outdoors, RBGV is for you.

The Royal Botanical Gardens are a nice little retreat from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. It's easy to get there by crossing the bridge at Flinder's Street Station. The best part is that it's free to the public. There's so much nature to get lost in, whether it's a walk while talking to a friend, or a moment of solitude. There are small waterfalls, a lily pond, and a plethora of beautiful flowers. You can easily walk for a long time.

We came here in the evening for their annual event-Lightscape. There are color-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. There is food and drinks available to purchase along the way too. It was a 2km walk, which was congested at certain points. I thought the event was just ok. Maybe better for families with kids.

If you like nature, walking or just need a break from the city the RBG can't be missed. We enjoyed it so much that we spent our whole morning here, and walked for miles. I was especially impressed with the beautiful camellias and the giant ficus trees. Paths wind through different landscapes and circle several ponds. You'll see and hear a ton of different birds - I had hoped to spot a possum but sadly didn't. There are plenty of clean toilets scattered throughout along with water bottle fillers.

Not too shabby of a garden, wouldn't mind this in my backyard at all. Nice and aromatic rose gardens. Who doesn't like roses or the scent of them. Nice garden to take a slow stroll and take a breather.

A wonderful garden with many pathways to lead you in and around the collections. The plants were interesting, many in full bloom but we found the birds to be the highlight of our visit. There was one tree with red blooms that was teaming with rainbow lorikeets. You coudn't miss the tree from the birds' loud calling to each other and then when you focused in, there they were in their colorful plumage. There are restrooms throughout the gardens as well as water fountains. A pleasant place to spend a few hours.

While you can find botanic gardens almost any place you travel to, the RBG in Melbourne are quite impressive. The area is massive, spanning many miles. You can walk and walk and not even see it all because there are so many little areas to walk into and explore. You may want to explore it by bike so that you can see more. The grass is green and the flowers are vibrant. The Shrine of Remembrance is a unique area to check out and get a higher view of the city. It was really nice just walking around here for a few hours, taking in nature and allowing ourselves to be mellow.

Few cities on earth have anything quite as magical at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne. This garden is the centrepiece of an amazing green stretch of parks in the heart of the city. The space is free of charge to enter, and there are plenty of wide, easy-to-walk paths throughout the park. Come here to enjoy a huge variety of Australian plant life, from tiny flowers to giant trees. This is a great place for photography, walking, and enjoying nature.

Gorgeous place to go for a walk with so much to see, bring lots of water.