Melbourne Attractions
Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens © digitalreflections
Royal Botanic Gardens
Established in 1846 by the first Governor of Victoria,
Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are considered one of the worlds
finest. They contain extensive landscaped gardens covering 35
hectares (86 acres) and are home to more than 51,000 individual
plants, representing over 12,000 different species. The gardens
have become a natural sanctuary for native wild life including
black swans, bell birds, cockatoos and kookaburras, filling the air
with their distinctive song. Free guided walks are available.
Address: Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra;
Website: www.rbg.vic.gov.au;
Telephone: (03) 9252 2300;
Transport: Tram 3, 5, 8, 16, 64 or 67 from Flinders Street Station to Domain Road Interchange; Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle from Melbourne Museum;
Opening time: Daily 7.30am to 8.30pm (November to March); 7.30am to 6pm (April, September, October); 7.30am to 5.30pm (May to August). Glasshouse is open daily from 10am - 4pm.;
Admission: Free
