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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Birdwood Ave South Yarra
Melbourne 3141
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 182 attractions in Melbourne
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Traveler 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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“Serenity apart from the dull roar of traffic”
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4 of 5 stars
Victorianlad   669 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
May 4, 2008
6/6 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