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The University of Melbourne The System Garden

Tourist attraction β€’ Garden

πŸ‘πŸ‘ I love to come here and eat lunch. It's a beautiful green space with some benches and good grass patches. I love meeting friends here for a good chat every now and again. Something I thought was cool is that plants in the garden have labels and little descriptions. Also I noticed last time that they... People often mention garden,


Address

University of Melbourne, 625-631 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Website

sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au

Contact

+61 425 818 669

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (63 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Sidney 4 years ago on Google β€’ 65 reviews
    I love to come here and eat lunch. It's a beautiful green space with some benches and good grass patches. I love meeting friends here for a good chat every now and again. Something I thought was cool is that plants in the garden have labels and little descriptions. Also I noticed last time that they have an open bee box. This place is worth a visit if you like plants or just want some where to chill.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Gabriel da S. 7 years ago on Google β€’ 43 reviews
    A hidden gem on the University of Melbourne campus. A cloistered garden with interesting botany; a perfect place to sit and rest. Make sure to check out the wollemi pine, a relatively large example of this living fossil.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Khoa N. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 472 reviews
    The lungs of University of Melbourne are divided into 16 different areas for a variety of plants
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Renae P. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 96 reviews
    I walk through here on my way to classes and it relaxes me no matter what the season. Tranquil yet structured it offers a variety of perspectives that create unique and contrasting garden views. I particularly enjoy noticing the growth of the young Wollemai Pine tree and walking through the central structure whooping to hear the echo. There are also many birds hovering about!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Heiko R. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 942 reviews
    Very nice , good place to come. Much thought given to this garden how to make it sustainable.

  • 4/5 Angus β€œang” G. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 465 reviews
    It's good-- but they've caged it off towards the New science building, as though they want less people to use it. The low chicken wire fence is a pretty clunky part of what otherwise would be a lovely precinct. Though perhaps the garden can't sustain the sort of foot traffic that would use the thoroughfare between union house and the western edge of campus. If so then why bother opening the science building to the gardens, if there is just going to be a fence between them for 90% of the shared perimeter. Strange
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 K P. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 362 reviews
    Nice as heck! Go to the mini rainforest 😁
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul G. 7 years ago on Google β€’ 66 reviews
    Gandalfs tower is a classic chill spot. For all sorts of activities. So beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Katherine Hayhoe (. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 14 reviews
    fav spot on campus to avoid doing whatever im supposed to be doing at the time
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Catalina E. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 166 reviews
    has a beautiful garden in that part of university!

  • 5/5 Max Z. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 93 reviews
    Most gorgeous university in the country!

  • 5/5 amanda B. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 63 reviews
    Small but fabulous, lots of interesting plants and trees. Short walk from Lygon St or Princes Park

  • 5/5 Josh R. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 29 reviews
    This is a university. It is located in Melbourne. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

  • 5/5 Isha P. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 25 reviews
    Perfect for a picnic


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