Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Botanical garden near South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne spans 38 hectares and contains over 50,000 plants representing more than 12,000 global species within its grounds.
Following its establishment in 1846, architect Robert Hoddle designed the initial garden layout, which evolved through subsequent landscaping modifications over the decades.
The Aboriginal Heritage Walk introduces visitors to traditional land practices and native plant uses according to Indigenous Australian knowledge systems.
Multiple pathways throughout the gardens connect various sections, including the rainforest area, herb garden, and Ornamental Lake, with mobility scooters available.
The gardens maintain specific collections of plants from different global climate zones, arranged in dedicated sections that replicate their natural growing conditions.
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: March 4, 2025 20:22
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