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Outdoors South Yarra, Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

An outdoor spot in South Yarra, Melbourne, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in South Yarra, Melbourne
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Why go

Lawns, lakes and fern gullies beside the Yarra River.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Melbourne, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is National Gallery of Victoria, 1.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Melbourne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    National Gallery of Victoria

    Free permanent collection under the stained-glass Great Hall ceiling.

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    ACMI

    Free museum of film, TV and video games at Federation Square.

    Sight · 1.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Hosier Lane

    Laneway covered in street art opposite Federation Square.

    Sight · 1.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Chin Chin

    Busy Flinders Lane restaurant for Southeast Asian share plates.

    Food · 1.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

    Bourke Street espresso bar since 1954.

    Drinks · 2.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Caretaker's Cottage

    Tiny 1914 bluestone cottage bar behind Wesley Church; World's 50 Best Bars listee known for its freezer martini.

    Drinks · 2.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a stop on our Great Ocean Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Melbourne

Another curated outdoor spot in Melbourne. See the full Melbourne guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Melbourne run from 13°C in July to 26°C in January; November is usually the wettest month. For Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Melbourne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Melbourne weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Coordinates
-37.83024, 144.98015
Destination
Melbourne, Victoria
Website
rbg.vic.gov.au

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria: quick answers

How much time do you need at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria free?

Yes, we list Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is at Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia, in South Yarra. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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