The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is among the best botanical gardens in the world. It is located in Melbourne, Victoria along the bank of the Yarra River and can be visited free of charge. With a breathtaking collection of plants numbering in the tens of thousands and year round events designed to inspire the public’s interest in plant history and preservation, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne has earned its stellar reputation many times over. Residents and tourists alike flock to the gardens to admire the extensive collection, making it one of the main tourist attractions in the area.
From the Australian Garden to the Children’s Garden, there is something for everyone. There are 26 major plant collections, organized based on their scientific groupings. From herbs to roses, water lilies to cacti, the collections span climates and continents including one collection of endangered Victorian native plants that is particularly striking. From when the botanical garden was first established in 1846 by Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe to the vast 36 hectare garden that exists today, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne has always impressed and educated the visitors and scholars who spend their time there. With the collection of plants continuing to grow every year the admiration that the garden holds in the hearts of Melbourne residents and visitors will only continue to grow.
