My absolute favourite gardens , especially the small section that has a couple of small ponds surrounded by these gorgeous tall trees . It’s such a tranquil spot and a photographer’s dream to capture it in all the seasons

A calming place to walk.

An excellent place to have a picnic. Wonderful views of the city, beautiful gardens and a short walk to everything. There's lots of green spaces with well maintained laws and many large trees to sit and lie under. The footpaths are wide and well maintained as are the gardens. You'll find a wide variety of flowers with a rainbow of colours when in bloom. There's a few ponds filled with ducks and other wild birds and during the warmer months you'll see their ducklings which is just a beautiful addition to any day. The only real downside is the few public toilets which are dirty and sometimes poorly stocked with soap. I understand vandalism is a persistent problem but needing to use a disgusting toilet is just a downer than nobody wants.

A public garden located right in front of the National Gallery of Victoria that offers wide green spaces, tree-lined avenues and other monuments located here. The atmosphere here is one that makes you want to stay and seeing friends is more pleasant. We took something to take away and ate here enjoying the landscape created by all the flowers and trees here.

A very beautiful park, worthy of its name. The park is in close proximity to the National Gallery of Victoria, so after a walk among the art exhibits, you will be able to enjoy a stroll through the green area of ​​the city. Neat, clean and beautiful, this is how this park that I visited and that I really liked can be defined.

The gardens are a very special part of Melbourne and well worth a stroll at any time.

It’s a nice park just right next to the city. There are many roses around at the moment. Nice and quiet place to sit on the benches.

Absolutely love the peace and beauty of this garden! Located right across the NGV, you will find this lovely garden perfect for reading a book or just taking in the sounds and sights that is soothing to your soul.

Beautiful park with stunning views all around. A nice and relaxing place to spend some time. Could hear music performances from the MPavilion, which was a great addition to the walk around the gardens. Loved the water features!

Peaceful and beautiful park near the National Gallery Victoria. Many ducks walk around the nymph lake.

Smaller from the royal botanic garden but very close to the river. Still its good for chilling and picnic

Another one of my favourite spots in Melbourne for a solo jog or walk , or to spend an afternoon with friends and family. A must see!

Such a beautiful garden with amazing views and colourful flowers 😍

Had singularly the most wonderful day with my closest and dearest. Magnificent location. Only negative is the poor state of the toilets, but understandable considering the number of people in the park over the weekend.

Amazing place to sit and relax especially in Autumn- lovely spot to watch the sunset with the red/brown leaves while watching the city pass on by

(Translated by Google) Magnificent park, with picnic areas. It is wonderful to walk and relax in this garden. (Original) Magnifico parque, con zonas para hacer picnic. Es una maravilla, pasear y relajarte por este jardín.

Stunning gardens situated in the city fringe. Park walks and picnics, 2021's highlight events.

Quiet place, suitable for jogging

So beautiful, so many roses!

Delightful, lush green space, perfect for a lovely walk and visit.

Would recommend the walk through Queen Victoria Gardens all the way through the Botanical Gardens. Perfect way to enjoy a sunny afternoon. Great views, monuments, history. Queen Victoria Monument pictured.

Well maintained, pretty quiet for so close to CBD. The bulbs are gorgeous this time of year. Cafe outside Arts Centre is close for coffee. MPavilion is getting set up for summer

Awesome views and peaceful!!

Love being here nothing better than sitting back having a stroll on the river and just relaxing taking the day in.

Trees! There are a great many beautiful old trees here, well-maintained lawns, and lovely ponds.

Great place to take a stroll, gaze at the sky or trees, have a picnic, climb trees throw a ball or frisbee and kick the footy with small kids. We are blessed to live in Southbank with our two kids (6 & 4 yrs) and have such a nice environment to relax and play in.

Splendid ! Many plants and a huge park with lots of track in all directions. I've been there 5 times and I haven't seen everything yet.

Amazing parkland, highly recommend anyone visiting Melbourne to take a look at this park and a must see for everyone.

A nice park. Went here instead of the botanical gardens yesterday, as it was sprinkling rain in Melbourne and I did not have my umbrella on me. Lovely, elegant park. Love the abundance of autumn leaves on the ground at the time of writing this.

This is an excellent place for outing day. Full of green trees, flower, BBQ next to Yarra river.

Beautiful and green lovely for a relaxing time.

Good location clean thanks for all

Good for exercise or children

Great ceremony spot during these CoVid times. Peaceful and clean area with nice sunset and city views as well as amenities easily accessible ...

(Translated by Google) Very nice to enjoy the gardens, meadows and trees. (Original) Muy agradable para disfrutar de los jardines, prados y árboles.

The Queen Victoria Gardens if seen from above, are a triangular formation and many tourists confuse these gardens with The Domain and Alexandra Gardens, but they are all separate areas, despite being part of the Domain Parklands. They run along St Kilda Road and around to the Art Centre. During the COVID-19 restrictions [still current but lifting slowly] my daily walk extends to these areas. Areas I had not had the time to explore until now. There are some hidden treasures inside these gardens in the form of treelined pathways and some incredible monuments and sculptures, which I will write about today. Since I was little when we came to the city we would head to the Floral Clock [which is operational] to see what designs and flowers were being used at that time. Right now they have made the word 'Melbourne' with some pansies and other flowers and small plants around it. Worth a having a look as it changes during the different seasons. [2 photos below] Behind it is the King Edward VII monument and if you continue on you will come to a rotunda named afterJanet Lady Clarke. This area is popular for weddings and as restrictions are slowly being lifted, currently houses small groups for PT sessions. If you continue around the path you will come upon a majestic monument dedicated to Queen Victoria opened in 1907. It shows the Queen in various poses. The whole area is immaculately cared for and you can see gardeners regularly cleaning paths, raking leaves, cleaning the ornamental ponds, pruning trees and bushes etc. This area is part of the Melbourne City Walks - the sculptures and worth doing. As you enter the gardens from the St Kilda Road / Bridge entrance you are greeted by 2 busts of Apollo and Hercules [1780 - artists unknown] - though they have become a little battered and vandalised over the years, they still are in very good shape, even with the nose jobs! [You will understand when you look at them up close]. From there you can spend some time hunting for the sculptures: [I have photographed them below] Tom Bass's 'The Genie' - 1973 Paul Montford 'The Water Nymph' - 1920, Yrsa Von Leister's 'The Phoenix' - 1973 John Edward Robinson's 'Water Children'- 1970 John Olsen's 'The Frog' - 2015 John Edward Robinson's 'The Path Finder [Hammer Thrower]' - 1974 As you are looking for these pieces of art you will be walking along lovely, winding paths surrounded by trees, flowers etc and even some ornamental ponds complete with ducks, geese and other water fowls. There are plenty of places to seat yourself and mediate, take your coffee to, read a book, exercise, photograph and improve your overall wellbeing. You can get to these areas by car, though parking isn't cheap, or you can take a train to Flinders Street Station and walk down - 7mins max or take the tram and stop off outside the Art Centre or National Gallery and cross the road. I love these gardens and never tire of their always changing beauty. I usually spend about 30-60mins walking around them - especially for photography / exercise.

It's near to Melbourne Yarra River, you can walk and enjoy with friends and family. Really beautiful and peaceful!!

Amazing garden, must visit

(Translated by Google) Very nice place is beautiful (Original) Muy lindo lugar es precioso

Nice place for a walk with friends

Excellent garden..

U’ll love it 😊

Quiet and relaxing garden, nothing I can complain about here, the ducks were a bit intimidating. (I’m joking)

Nice place

(Translated by Google) Cute (Original) Lindo

Good gardens with a nice combination of architecture, sculpture, birdlife and of course gardens. It's even open around the clock. Sydney's shuts every night. Of course I happen to like Sydney's better. They seem to be able to block out city noise better.

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