This gardens are a wonderful, walk throught many times and always see something different. Great place to take children

The Royal Botanic Gardens, has so many amazing trees to study, to find out what trees you like and its a gorgeous walk around, to get fresh air into your lungs.... Its definately a great scenic walk... brilliant manicured gardens and lawns.... great for a picnic....

Beauitful place to visit whether you're a tourist wanting an adventure in the city or if you're a local wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre for a picnic or some exercise

My biggest gripe is that we didn't allow enough time to explore. Going back next year to finish looking around the gardens.

Find a spot anywhere - under a tree, by the lake, in the sun. Lovely to share a picnic, a bit of rough and tumble with the kids or simply to read a book if you have the time. No matter the weather, it never seems overcrowded or busy because there's so many different areas and the gardens are so... More

The Children's Garden is great. Lots of water play and fun nature areas for the kids to explore. Better in summer as the kids get wet. Come with bathers for them or gumboots! And it is free. The cafe near by is good for the parents too! Grab a coffee on teh way to the Children's Garden.

Spend the afternnon walking around the Botanic Garden. It is absolutely beautiful.It is so huge that I got lost to go back to the hotel. There are so many types of trees and flowers and also a beautiful playgroud for kids. Highly recommended if you have some free time.

Visited the Royal Botanical Gardens on my recent two week trip to Melbourne. A perfect day to stroll through meticulous manicured gardens in perfect serenity. The gardens are easily accessible by public transportation and is near the Shrine of Remembrance. I took Tram 8 which ran along St. Kilda Road and dropped me off in the area (stop #20) but... More

I was told by friend to go here, but on first thought I really don't like to see a "botanic garden"... but my thought has been changen on the first visit.. it is magnificent.