Parks & gardens
Victoria is renowned for the hundreds of parks and gardens around Melbourne and throughout the state.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is considered to be one of the most significant botanical gardens in Australia. Established in 1846, the Royal Botanic Gardens cover 36 hectares and is home to over 12,000 different species of plants. There are a number of other regional botanic gardens in Victoria.
The public gardens of the Dandenong Ranges are at their best in spring and autumn, but are well worth visiting at any time of the year. The National Rhododendron Gardens are abloom with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, daffodils.
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Located on the shore of picturesque Lake Wendouree, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is one of Australia's most significant cool climate gardens.
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Discover this lush Victorian garden with its manicured lawns, colourful flowerbeds and heritage listed trees.
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Witness an explosion of colour as flowers bloom throughout the magnificent parks and gardens of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
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Visit wildflower farms and learn about the diverse flora of the Grampians where about a third (nearly 970 species) of Victorias native plants are found.
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Visit immaculate gardens dotted around Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, find lush tranquil forests, rolling farmland, and natural mineral springs.
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Have a blooming wonderful time inhaling the sensational colours and fragrances of Mornington Peninsula's manicured and heritage parks and gardens.
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The Goldfields region boasts exquisite parks and gardens, including the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Castlemaine's magnificent period gardens.
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Discover abundant parks and leafy gardens in Melbourne and take a break from the hectic pace of the city with a relaxing stroll or picnic on the lawn.
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Enjoy the perfect weather in the Murray region's parks and gardens. See native desert plants, traditional plantings, and historic monuments.
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Famous for its mountainous and rugged scenery, the Grampians region is home to a number of spectacular scenic lookouts.
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