Melbourne balances creative laneways with generous green space. Spring is the perfect season for a garden walk through the city’s most loved parks and botanical garden landscapes. Below, you’ll find seven standout spots with locations, opening hours, and what to look for nearby. Use it to plan a relaxed day out or string a few together for a weekend of flowers, lawns, and lakes.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Location: Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Opening hours: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
A world-class botanical garden wrapped around ornamental lakes. Wander the Fern Gully’s cool canopy, pause at Guilfoyle’s Volcano for city views, then follow the Australian Garden border plantings for colour and scent. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk adds depth through living culture. Pack a picnic or seek refreshment at the lakeside kiosk. The Shrine of Remembrance sits just across the road, so it is easy to pair reflection with blooms.
Fitzroy Gardens
Location: Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
Opening hours: All day
A classic nineteenth-century park with sweeping lawns and mature elms. Step into the Conservatory for seasonal displays, then find the whimsical Fairies Tree and tiny Tudor Village that feel like a pocket fairy garden. Cook’s Cottage anchors the heritage story. The Melbourne Cricket Ground and Parliament Precinct are a short stroll, so you can fold sport or civics into your green escape.
Carlton Gardens
Location: 1–111 Carlton St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Opening hours: All day
Heritage-listed and handsome, Carlton Gardens frame the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum. Broad avenues, formal parterres, and fountains invite a slow garden walk with plenty of benches to linger. Families can split time between museum galleries and the lawns. For post-park refreshment, Lygon Street’s cafés and gelaterias sit only a few minutes away.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Location: 11 Herbert St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Opening hours: 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
A coastal-side gem with a subtropical rainforest conservatory, rose gardens, and peaceful ponds that shimmer in the afternoon light. The Eco-Centre often hosts sustainability activities, which adds a practical note to all the beauty. Bring a book, then drift down to Acland Street bakeries for refreshment or continue to St Kilda Beach to catch a pink-gold sunset over the bay.
Edinburgh Gardens
Location: Alfred Cres, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
Opening hours: All day
A favourite Melbourne garden for locals. There are open ovals for a kick of the footy, shady rings of trees for picnics, and a heritage rotunda that makes a photogenic meet-point. Paths are flat and bike-friendly, so it suits an easy garden walk with friends or kids. After the lawn time, wander to Brunswick Street for brunch, craft beer, or gelato.
Queen Victoria Gardens
Location: St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Opening hours: All day
Right beside the Arts Precinct, these gardens are neat, floral, and close to everything. The famous Floral Clock blooms across seasons and makes a cheerful photo stop. Palm avenues and sculpture lend a resort feel in the middle of town. Pair a promenade here with the National Gallery of Victoria International or the Arts Centre for culture plus colour.
Treasury Gardens
Location: 2–18 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
Opening hours: All day
A serene city-edge retreat with grand elms, pond views, and lawns made for lunch breaks. It is an easy extension of a Parliament House visit or a tour of the Old Treasury Building. Follow the curving paths for a short garden walk, then slip into the city for refreshment at Spring Street cafés. In spring, soft new leaf and light make this pocket park glow.
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