Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is a large botanical garden containing thousands of plant species from around the world. The grounds feature rainforest sections, herb gardens, and water features arranged across the property.

The gardens were established in 1846 and initially designed by architect Robert Hoddle. Over the following decades, the design evolved through various landscaping changes.

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk presents traditional Indigenous knowledge about plants and how the original inhabitants used the land. Visitors can learn how these teachings shaped understanding of the gardens themselves.

The gardens feature multiple interconnected pathways that are easy to walk through at a comfortable pace. Mobility scooters are available if you prefer not to walk the full distance.

The gardens are organized to display different climate zones from around the world in separate sections. This lets visitors see plants from tropical, temperate, and other regions in their respective environments.

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: 1846

Part of: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Website: https://rbg.vic.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -37.83036,144.97961

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44