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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Birdwood Ave South Yarra
Melbourne 3141
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Dandenong Motel Melbourne N/A 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Ramada Encore Dandenong $121 1.2 mi 1.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Sandown Regency $121 2.3 mi 3.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Dandenong Market 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“She's Solo in Female-friendly Melbourne” Journeywoman
“Stories of the sea” Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
“Four hours in Melbourne” Business Traveller
“A Day in Melbourne: Exploring Victoria's Capital” Go World Travel Magazine
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 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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“A Walk and a History Lesson”
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4 of 5 stars
MikLat   97 contributions
Texas
Nov 21, 2009

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne reminded me of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. If you liked the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, them this is a must stop. The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne has a different flavor though, it has more history. More statues explaining famous points in time. A great place for a walk and a... more

“Serenity apart from the dull roar of traffic”
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4 of 5 stars
Victorianlad   678 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