Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, A verdant oasis of 12,000 plant species

Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra

Botanical garden on the large lawn

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Introduction

The Melbourne Botanic Garden is a beautiful garden located on the banks of the Yarra River, with over 12,000 species of plants from around the world. Walking along the dirt roads in the park, you can admire a small area of pristine rainforest and play frisbee on the large lawn. There is also a 4-kilometer running track in the park that passes by lakes where you can see beautiful eels and black swans. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most striking gardens in Melbourne.

Address

Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra

Opening hours

Garden: Open daily from 7:30 until sunset.
Visitor Center: Open Monday to Friday from 9:00-17:00
open Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 9:30-17:00. Closed on Christmas and New Year.
Tropical Plant Greenhouse: Open from 10:00-16:00, and from 12:00-16:00 on public holidays.

Transportation

Tram: Take tram lines 3, 5, 8, 16, 64, or 67 and get off at Domain Road Interchange Station, then head east up the hill, pass by the War Memorial and cross Birdwood Avenue to reach the Visitor Center.

Phone +61 (0)3 9252 2429

Website http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au