Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

What a lovely, tranquil part of Melbourne. The gardens are stunning and full of Australian plant life as well as many species from other neighbouring countries. The walk is relatively easy. There are some inclines but plenty of shaded seating to give your legs a rest amongst the flora and fauna. Even experienced a floating garden in the middle of the lake. The movement was surreal.

Well maintained, beautiful gardens. The gardens are not as spectacular as some gardens as the focus is more on creating natural habitats, but they are still beautiful and well worth a visit. The fern section is particularly good so make sure you don't miss this part. It is a large garden so you will need quite a lot of time (over 2 hours) if you want to see all of the gardens. Also a warning that some of the parts are not flat making the walk a bit more strenuous (the maps show these parts). The children's area looked amazing with plenty of parts for kids to hide and play in a creative way. Make sure you visit the gift shop as it has some amazing unique merchandise. This is out of the free tram zone but is well worth a visit, especially if you also go to the Shrine of Remembrance next door. Both of these attractions are free.

The Royal Botanic Gardens is a place I truly love. The garden prioritizes natural ecosystems, creating a calm and refreshing environment rather than an overly artificial one. Its location near the Shrine of Remembrance makes it feel seamlessly connected, as if history and nature blend into one space. Overall, this is a wonderful tourism ecosystem, peaceful, meaningful, and a place I always enjoy visiting.

A true green oasis in the middle of the city, this place offers a peaceful escape from the busy urban atmosphere. There are many different birds to see, which makes it especially enjoyable for nature lovers. The wide grassy areas are perfect for sitting down, relaxing, and having a cozy picnic. Very good maps and easy accessibility. It is definitely worth a visit and can be easily combined with a trip to the Shrine of Remembrance nearby. Overall, it’s a lovely spot to unwind, enjoy nature, and take a break from sightseeing.

What a beautiful place! There are many different spots to discover each visit and a carefully curated selection of plants from around the world. Some parts can be a bit of a climb if you have any mobility issues. The different spots and plants are well signaled throughout, and there are many cafe options that don’t appear on Google Maps. Enjoy!

The gardens are a wonderful sprawling destination and we learnt today that it spans 90+ acres and houses more than 8500 species of plants. We went the Sunday after Christmas and it was full of people, definitely recommend buying a bus tour of the gardens in advance, and if you don't mind the sun during summer or cold breeze at other times, a boat ride at the punting, very enjoyable.

Truly a place of natural beauty, the botanical gardens are spread out across a large area allowing you to peacefully take in the views. We visited a great little cafe (The Terrace) on our way round which had some very tasty pastries available. Birdwatchers will enjoy this place as there's a lot of variety in species all over the place.

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.

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.