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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Birdwood Ave South Yarra
Melbourne 3141
Australia
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
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Traveller Description: Enjoy a day walking through one of the best-landscaped gardens on Earth.
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Attraction type: Garden, Park
Address: Birdwood Ave
South Yarra Melbourne 3141
Australia
Tel: 61 3 9252 2300
Fax: 61 3 9252 2442

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“Pleasant way to spend part of your day”
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4 of 5 stars
jsp223
New York, NY
7 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you need a break from the chaos of city life, then take a stroll through the quiet gardens. Highlights include a Rainforest Path, Herb Garden, and Children's Garden. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to spend as much time as you need. The garden is smaller than the map would indicate, so 2 hours are probably enough if you... more

“Serenity apart from the dull roar of traffic”
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4 of 5 stars
Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia
4 May 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

The Gardens are easily accessible by the number 8 Toorak tram down St Kilda Road and then along Domain Road to the corner of Park Street, South Yarra. Entering via this gate, you will hear the ever=present song of bellbirds, which are small, agressive and highly territorial. Pick up a free brochure guide as you enter: admire the Australian rainforest,... more

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Birdwood Ave | South Yarra, Melbourne 3141, Australia
Tel: 61 3 9252 2300 Fax: 61 3 9252 2442