What Things To Do In Melbourne’s Secret Gardens?

While there are many beautiful gardens in Melbourne, it is time to highlight some lesser-known ones that are just as impressive, if not more so, as the Royal Botanic Gardens.

We have compiled a list of the top gardens in Melbourne for you to visit in 2021, ranging from venerable private gardens that are nearly as old as Victoria to cutting-edge creations that we can't wait to see.

If you go beyond the motorway and around the corner from there, you'll find a back street with a big bush behind it. There will soon be no shortage of beautiful spring days, making now the perfect time to take a risk and visit one of these lesser-known gardens.

If you could escape to a verdant paradise and take in the intoxicating aroma of eucalyptus trees, why would you ever want to return to the concrete jungle? So instead, relax and remove your shoes to fully appreciate the grass between your toes and the thrill of chasing a frisbee around a secluded location.

Hidden Gardens of Melbourne

Now that we know our way around the green spaces closest to Your homes like the backs of our hands, it's time to venture further away. Melbourne has many green spaces beyond the city's main tourist hubs.

When you're feeling a bit drab, visit one of the several garden areas dedicated to exotic plants, ferns, and flowers such as cacti, rhododendrons, tulips, and lotuses.

Garden of Healing Heide

Recognising the therapeutic potential of the natural environment, the Heide Museum of Modern Art commissioned landscape architects Openwork to design the Healing Garden. Finding a more peaceful garden in Melbourne is hard, and several hidden spots are perfect for a good book. Young visitors who may be on the autism spectrum are specifically catered to at the Haptic Play Garden, which is laid up like a maze.

The garden is located on the property's flattest area and features broad walkways to accommodate those using wheelchairs. In addition, since it is open to the public, Heide is a great place to reconnect with nature in the summer of 2021.

The Botanic Garden of the Dandenong Mountains

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are a beautiful collection of rock gardens, fern gullies, and expansive lawns perched on a hill in the Dandenong Mountains.

Until 2017, this garden was known as the National Rhododendron Garden; however, in 2017, it was officially renamed a botanic garden. These days, the grounds aren't simply filled with rhododendrons; azaleas, camellias, cherries, and daffodils add a delightful rainbow of colour.

Rare and exotic plants, many in danger of extinction, are also displayed in the gardens. As luck would have it, these plants thrive in the mild temperatures typical of the Dandenong Mountains.

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are located in the hills above the Yarra Valley and offer spectacular panoramas of the region. With over 250,000 daffodils and Australia's largest collection of magnificent rhododendrons, this garden is a feast for the senses (and camera). So spread out on the lawns and stare at one of Victoria's finest vistas to forget the troubles of 2021.

Sculpture Garden at the Heide Museum of Modern Art

The Sculpture Park at the Heide Museum of Modern Art is perfect for disappearing into the shadows. The thirty sculptures in the garden cover a total area of 15 acres. Visitors can spread out a picnic blanket, stroll over the historic dairy farm, and pause to smell the numerous varieties of rare roses growing in the flower beds. Those who would rather spend their time mingling can visit the local art gallery or one of the many cafes.

The Maranoa Gardens

Located just off Balwyn's main drag, this magnificent garden has everything you need for a relaxing break from your daily routine, including verdant grass, fragrant wattle, ancient trees, and native plants. While out and about, you may come across a Dry Region, an Indigenous Garden, a Rainforest, and even Cottage Gardens.

It's a great learning opportunity for budding botanists, as every plant is clearly labelled. Plenty of park benches exist for anyone looking to relax, read a book, or think quietly. However, dogs and skateboards are not permitted.

Cactus Country

Cactus Country, located in Strathmerton, Victoria, is home to Australia's largest collection of cacti and features over 12 acres of gardens. More than 4,000 types of thriving cacti and succulents are on display in the gardens, and visitors can explore their selection along eight distinct paths.

Residents Jim & Julia Hall run this cactus collection enthusiastically; they've been doing it for over 40 years. Though cacti aren't indigenous to Australia, they have adapted well to the arid rural climate of Cactus Country, which is located not far from the New South Wales border.

The area is so stunningly attractive that it is available for filming and photo projects. In addition, they serve authentic Mexican cuisines, such as cactus cake and cactus ice cream. Cactus Country also provides cuttings for anyone who wants to start their cactus gardens.

Memorial Gardens in Honor of Alfred Nicholas

Picnic under the magnificent canopy of Mountain Ash trees, or laze away the day by the park's gorgeous lake and tiny boathouse. It is home to Australia's native flora, which undergoes seasonal shifts due to the park's location. For example, the park bursts into bloom in the spring with azaleas and cherry trees, and it turns a golden hue in the fall when the maples and beeches shed their leaves.

To avoid the adjacent notorious (and crowded) 1000 Steps and enjoy some peace, come here and relax beneath the shade of towering mountain ash trees. The cherry blossoms add a splash of colour, and the clean, sweet breeze makes everything taste better. Then, you may reenact a loving moment from The Notebook at the quaint boathouse and tiny lake. Even if that doesn't work, the restaurant is still fantastic.

The Burnley Gardens

While passing through Burnley on the M1, you may have seen the Burnley Gardens countless times. The gardens have been welcoming visitors since 1860, and they are a horticulturist's paradise.

The gardens serve as a place for study, instruction, and experimentation, so you can find a wide variety of flora that could be hard to come across elsewhere. Get anything from tropical plants and native trees to roses and herb gardens. Regarding flower lovers, this is the nicest garden in Melbourne.

Visitors are welcome to stroll around and take in the sights of Burnley Gardens. Picnics are encouraged for smaller parties. Unfortunately, though the gardens have grown increasingly popular, we've had to implement some regulations.

Swiss-Italian Lavandula Farm

Gardening in the European style but in the decidedly un-European hills of Shepherds Flat, Victoria's far north-west. The 100-acre farmland was once farmed by a Swiss-Italian family that settled in Victoria in the 1800s to pursue gold.

It now features a wonderful lavender farm, vegetable and herb gardens, and a cafe. Feel free to run your hands along the building's original stone masonry, which dates back to the 1850s, and try to capture the enticing aroma for a future wet day.

Cranbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens

It's not often known, but the Royal Botanic Gardens have a sister garden that's just as awesome in the southeast of Melbourne. About 350 acres in size, the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne section is dedicated to Australian native plants.

Almost 170,000 plants call the gardens home, including those in the rough Australian Garden, which is also home to some endangered Australian animal species. There is a free, open-air bus you can ride around the gardens on as often as you wish.

This garden will appeal to those who enjoy rock gardens (holla!). It features red dirt and desert flowers. Australian native plants are planted in a contemporary form across 363 acres on the outskirts of Cranbourne.

The stunning 'Australian Garden,' which honours the splendour of indigenous flora through sculptures and garden displays, has won numerous awards and should not be missed. In addition, the neighbouring forest features 10km of hiking trails where you can get lost and creeks where you can wet your toes.

Broughton Hall's Beautiful Garden

The Broughton Hall garden has been maturing for 23 years this year. Garden features such as walls, lawns, walks, and steps were laid out and built-in 1996. Since then, the garden's original, eclectic planting strategy has evolved into one of its most distinctive features, along with its wide range of species and plantings' density.

The design has held up well for twenty-three years and is still remarkable. A planting. New and interesting, with a stunning backdrop. The Garden at Broughton Hall is a place to savour, to stroll through from one section to the next, to stop and sit in every one of the garden's many benches to take it all in, to reflect on the thoughtfulness and care with which it was designed, and to take in the splendour it affords its many guests simply.

Visit our garden, and we promise you'll feel better emotionally and mentally after that.

If seeing the magnificent gardens of Versailles has been your lifelong goal, you'll be pleased to know that it's now easier than ever to make the trip. About an hour outside Melbourne, you can experience some Versailles in the Gardens at Broughton Hall in West Gippsland. There are fourteen distinct areas to explore inside the grounds, such as the beautiful Yellow Garden and the Pink Garden, centred on a towering maple tree.

There are also peacocks roaming the grounds, roses, cherry trees, manicured hedges, and a picturesque courtyard. One of the most beautiful gardens in Victoria, and worth the trip.

Estate Gardens at Rippon Lea

Glen Eira and Port Phillip residents are admitted free to Rippon Lea Gardens; non-residents must pay $15 (or $12 for students) to enter.

With one of the city's most stunning original ferneries, these historic gardens transport visitors back to the Victorian era, when ferns were all the rage (and, in our opinion, still should be).

Place of Natural Organ Pipes

Just beyond Airport West, off the Calder Highway, is a phenomenon that has remained mostly under the radar. Archaic basalt columns shaped like (drum roll, please) organ pipes are tucked away behind the power lines and the bustling road.

The Organ Pipes, created by molten lava 400 million years ago, are now inhabited by wedge-tailed eagles, cockatoos, wrens, and shrubs like the stunning spring wattle flower. A few hiking trails run parallel to the creek, but the best use of your time here is to review your high school geography.

In a Blue Lotus Water Garden

With more than 50k square metres of space, Blue Lotus is home to dozens of ponds and two lakes teeming with water lilies and lotus blossoms. Go through the grounds and peek inside the four glasshouses where exotic plants like the Giant Amazon Lily (the largest lily species in the world) are nurtured.

The gardens' palm trees, lagoons, and waterfall (yes, there's even a waterfall) make it feel like you're in the tropics, even though it's only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. In addition to the massive water lily show, Blue Lotus has a vibrant array of perennial flowers on the ground. The appearances of the fairy queen on the weekends and holidays add to the enchantment, making it feel even more like a fairy tale.

Despite its high quality, this garden is only available for a limited time, usually from the end of the year until the beginning of the next.

The Gardens at Como

Again, a small fee is required to enter this private garden, but it is well worth it. Como House, one of Melbourne's first grand mansions, features a verdant backyard to match its status. The perennial border is being redone in 2021 by renowned local landscape designer Paul Bangay.

If you want a taste of how the other half could have lived, this is one of the nicest gardens in Melbourne to visit.

The Volcano of Guilfoyle

The Botanic Gardens in Melbourne are magnificently large; indeed, they are so sizable that Guilfoyle's Volcano can be hidden away. Originally constructed in 1876 for water storage, it is today an integral feature of a wetlands project featuring beautiful aquatic plants and flowers.

The garden can be easily explored thanks to the boardwalk and viewing platforms offering breathtaking cityscape panoramas.

Natural Preserve of Yarran Dheran

In Yarran Dheran, you might hear a soft whooshing as you go down a trail through the woods, lined with gum trees that reach for the sky on each side of a bubbling creek. Does one of the adjacent hills have another creek? The water? Unlikely, considering how landlocked the area is. So then you make a choice: the noise of cars on the Eastern Freeway, only a short distance away.

Next to the highway that bears its name, Yarran Dheran links to the nearby Mullum Mullum Creek Reserve and the EastLink Trail. Although it is located in Melbourne's bustling eastern suburbs, a stroll through Yarran Dharan and the surrounding parklands will make you feel like you're in the quiet Dandenongs instead. The parks are completely isolated from the surrounding roads thanks to the clever construction of sound barriers, and the only things visible are trees, gentle hills, and Mullum Mullum Creek.

The 7.5 hectares of Yarran Dharan are home to more than 85 birds, and you can hear them all around you. In addition, snakes and koalas have been observed in the park, so keep your eyes peeled. The park's wide, paved paths attract bikers, walkers, and runners, and the open terrain encourages exploration by all.

The park features a visitors' centre, restrooms, and the Schwerkolt Cottage, transformed into a museum about Whitehorse's colonial past.

The Gardens of Canterbury

This traditional garden is the proud heart of Canterbury, having been transformed from a snake-infested swamp in 1896. The long, regal branches of the trees droop over the lush hillsides.

These ridges are just what you need for some traditional rolling. You have plenty of picnic areas if you don't want to sit in the 100-year-old rotunda or wander among the rose gardens and hedges. However, if the sound of trains slicing across metal rails isn't your idea of peace, the proximity to the Canterbury train station may be a drawback.

Garden And Cottage Schwerkol

An ancient stone cottage on the picturesque Yarran Dheran forest park makes the far eastern suburb of Mitcham a pleasant place to live. As you enter the gardens, you'll be greeted by the sweet scent of lilies and transported to a more peaceful, less hectic era. While learning about the German family who owned the property in 1884, you may also visit the wine cellar, smokehouse, and museum. Then, stroll along the creek, and see a koala, some tadpoles, and some colourful birds.

At the Gardens of Cloudehill

Cloudehill Gardens, located close to the Dandenong Botanic Gardens, is a gorgeous place to make you feel like you've been transported to Europe. You will feel like you have entered a miniature Italian estate with its walled gardens, symmetrical hedgerows, and perennial flowers.

Make a reservation for lunch and then burn off those extra calories strolling through one of the best and most beautiful gardens in Melbourne's surrounding area (and Victoria).

Gardens of the Botanic Institution at Williams College

Williamstown Botanic Gardens is a great place to stroll, picnic, or read because it was Victoria's first public garden. The early colonies originally set it up to determine which plant species would be most successful in Australia.

Hence, the garden's primary characteristics include a variety of exotic plants, an Edwardian decorative pond, and a formal palm avenue. Williamstown Beach, where you may relax on the sand, is also nearby.

Pop-Up Patch

Is there a way to convert a parking lot into a garden for the neighbourhood? That sums up Melbourne to a tee. The rooftop of the Russell Court parking garage has been converted into a community garden with 140 rental vegetable crates and breathtaking views of the city.

If you're not interested in renting a small plot but still want to take advantage of the park's peaceful atmosphere, you may always just come here for lunch. However, if you're looking for something with more energy and excitement than a quiet night, visit one of their events to enjoy activities like barbeques, movies, and table tennis tournaments.

Conclusion

We can't wait to check out some of the modern, innovative gardens that have sprung up in Melbourne and the historic private gardens that are almost as ancient as Victoria. The Garden of Healing Heide and the Botanic Garden of the Dandenong Mountains are less famous and just as beautiful as the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Healing Garden was designed by landscape architects Openwork for the Heide Museum of Modern Art and is situated in the museum's flattest region, with wide walkways to accommodate visitors in wheelchairs. The Haptic Play Garden was designed with kids on the autism spectrum in mind. In the summer of 2021, you can enjoy these gardens and get in touch with nature.

With its hilltop perch above the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens is a great place to take in the breathtaking scenery. Once known as the National Rhododendron Garden, in 2017, it was officially declared a botanic garden. In addition to its over 250,000 daffodils, this garden boasts Australia's greatest collection of superb rhododendrons. The gardens also feature displays of rare and exotic plants, some on the verge of extinction. Guests can lay out a blanket, stroll through the old dairy farm, and stop to smell the many different kinds of exotic roses planted in the flower beds.

The Maranoa Gardens are a tranquil oasis just off Balwyn's main strip, with lush grass, aromatic wattle, ancient trees, and native flora. It's easy to blend into the background in the Heide Museum of Modern Art's Sculpture Park. Australia's greatest cactus collection may be found at Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria, which boasts over 12 acres of gardens. The plants are meticulously identified and labelled, making this an ideal learning environment for budding botanists.

Burnley, on the M1, is home to the beautiful Memorial Gardens in Honor of Alfred Nicholas. There, you can see the seasonal changes in the park's native flora, which is native to Australia. Visitors can picnic in the shade of the Mountain Ash trees, relax by the park's beautiful lake and modest boathouse, or act out a scene from The Notebook in the park's picturesque setting. Cactus Country has cuttings available for purchase if you want to start your cactus garden. A Swiss-Italian family moved to Victoria in the 1800s for gold and cultivated the land now known as the Swiss-Italian Lavandula Farm in Shepherds Flat, Victoria's far north-west.

Vegetable and herb gardens, a cafe, and a lavender farm exist. There is a 350-acre garden in Australia called the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, devoted to local flora. It has 170,000 plants, including those in the rugged Australian Garden, which also provides a haven for several endangered animal species native to Australia. The grounds feature 14 individual gardens and locations to explore, such as the Yellow Garden and the Pink Garden, all centred on a massive maple tree and accessible through a free, open-air bus. The Garden at Broughton Hall should be enjoyed by taking a stroll from one section to the next, pausing at each of the numerous benches to take it all in and consider the planning and consideration that went into creating it. It's easier than ever to fulfil a longtime dream of seeing the stunning gardens of Versailles.

Among Victoria's many stunning gardens, the Estate Gardens at Rippon Lea and the Gardens at Como are among the best. Residents can enjoy the Estate Gardens at no cost, while visitors from outside the area are asked to pay $15 (or $12 for students). The gardens are a time machine, taking guests back to Victorian England with their peacocks, roses, cherry trees, trimmed hedges, and lovely courtyards. Stunning spring wattle flowers and other bushes have made their home in the Organ Pipes since they were formed by molten lava 400 million years ago. Water lilies and lotus flowers flourish in the dozens at the Blue Lotus Water Garden's several ponds and two lakes.

Although the gardens are only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the tropical atmosphere created by the palm trees, lagoons, and waterfall will have you believing you've landed in the tropics. Despite its superior quality, this garden is only open briefly, typically between the holidays and the new year. Located in the peaceful Dandenongs, Yarran Dheran is one of Melbourne's best gardens. It is a crucial component of a planned wetland area, home to several exotic aquatic plants and flowers. There are more than 85 different species of birds living in the 7.5 hectares of Yarran Dharan, and snakes and koalas have also been spotted there. The park's general topography and wide paved routes make it popular with cyclists, pedestrians, and runners, inviting exploration by anybody. After being transformed from a marsh infested with snakes in 1896, the Gardens of Canterbury now serve as the city's proud beating heart. There are tourist facilities, including restrooms and a museum showcasing Whitehorse's colonial history, housed in the Schwerkolt Cottage.

Near Melbourne, you can enjoy scenic walks, picnics, and quiet time in the sun at the Gardens of Cloudehill and the Gardens of the Botanic Institution at Williams College. Located near the Dandenong Botanic Gardens, the beautiful Cloudehill Gardens will transport you to Europe with its walled gardens, symmetrical hedgerows, and perennial blooms. Williams College Gardens are Victoria's earliest public gardens and feature numerous picnic tables. A Garden and a Little House Schwerkol, located in Mitcham's lovely Yarran Dheran forest area, is an old stone home. Go down the creek, explore the wine cellar and smokehouse, and learn about the German family that owned the property in 1884.

Melbourne has a communal garden called the Pop-Up Patch, and it features a stunning rooftop location with access to 140 rental vegetable crates. Its exotic plant collection, Edwardian-style ornamental pond, and manicured palm avenue were originally curated to ascertain which plant species would thrive in Australia. You may have picnics, watch movies, and compete in table tennis tournaments, all within walking distance of Williamstown Beach.

Content Summary

• It's time to shine a light on some of Melbourne's lesser-known gardens that are as stunning as the Royal Botanic Gardens, if not more so.
• From private gardens nearly as old as Victoria to innovative new designs, we have created a selection of the best gardens in Melbourne for you to see in 2021.
• If you continue past the highway and turn off to the side, you'll reach a residential area with a thick shrub blocking the street in the back.
• Now is the moment to take a chance on one of these lesser-known gardens, as there will soon be no shortage of wonderful spring days.
• Kick off your shoes and unwind in the fresh air and grass while playing a game of frisbee in a peaceful area.
• We've spent enough time in the parks near Your houses to feel confident venturing farther.
• Fortunately, many parks and other green areas exist in and around Melbourne.
• If you're feeling down in the dumps, stroll through one of the many garden areas filled with cacti, rhododendrons, tulips, lotuses, and other exotic plants and flowers.
• You won't find a more tranquil garden in Melbourne, and its many secluded areas are ideal for curling up with a good book.
• The garden is situated on the level part of the property and has wide paths for wheelchair users.
• In addition, in the summer of 2021, Heide is a fantastic spot to re-establish your connection with nature as it is accessible to the general public.
• Perched on a summit in the Dandenong Mountains, the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are a gorgeous collection of rock gardens, fern gullies, and spacious lawns.
• Formerly known as the National Rhododendron Garden, the garden was rebranded as a botanic garden in 2017.
• There are more than just rhododendrons on the grounds; azaleas, camellias, cherries, and daffodils contribute to the beautiful colours.
• The gardens also feature displays of rare and exotic plants, some on the verge of extinction.
• Fortunately, the Dandenong Mountains are known for their warm climate, which is ideal for these plants.
• With its hilltop perch above the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens is a great place to take in the breathtaking scenery.
• In addition to its over 250,000 daffodils, this garden boasts Australia's greatest collection of superb rhododendrons.
• Lie on the grass and look at one of Victoria's most beautiful panoramas to forget about the difficulties of the year 2021.
• It's easy to blend into the background in the Heide Museum of Modern Art's Sculpture Park.
• The garden's thirty statues spread out over 15 acres.
• Guests can lay out a blanket, stroll through the old dairy farm, and stop to smell the many different kinds of exotic roses planted in the flower beds.
• Those who would rather mingle can hang out at one of the many cafes or nearby art galleries.
• Beautiful grass, aromatic wattle, ancient trees, and native plants can all be found in this garden, conveniently located just off Balwyn's main strip.
• On your travels, you might stumble upon a desert, an indigenous garden, a rainforest, or a quaint little plot of land with a few flowers and a birdbath.
• Young botanists will benefit much from this experience because every plant is properly identified.
• If you'd like some peace to yourself, there are plenty of park benches to choose from.
• Dogs and skateboards, however, are not welcome.
• There are more than 12 acres of gardens at Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria, home to Australia's greatest collection of cacti.
• This location suits commercial and personal photography and film shoots due to its breathtaking beauty.
• Cactus cake and cactus ice cream are only a few unique Mexican dishes available there.
• Cactus Country has cuttings available for purchase if you wish to start your own cactus garden.
• Have a picnic in the shade of towering Mountain Ash trees, or spend the day relaxing by the park's beautiful lake and charming boathouse.
• There, you can see the seasonal changes in the park's native flora, which is native to Australia.
• In the spring, the azaleas and cherry trees in the park bloom, and in the fall, when the maples and beeches lose their leaves, the park takes on a golden tint.
• Anyone seeking a quieter alternative to the nearby 1000 Steps can find it here, in the shelter of the tall mountain ash trees.
• There's a burst of colour from the cherry blossoms, and the fresh, sweet breeze improves the flavour of everything.
• If that doesn't work, know that the restaurant is great.
• You've probably driven past the Burnley Gardens several times to or from Manchester on the M1.
• Since 1860, the gardens have been open to the public and have become a haven for plant lovers.
• The gardens are used for research, teaching, and testing. Therefore a vast range of plant life can be found there that might be difficult to discover elsewhere.
• You can get roses and herb gardens or tropical plants and local trees.
• This is the best garden in Melbourne if you like flowers.
• Burnley Gardens is open for tourists to meander and take in the sights.
• For smaller groups, a picnic may be the best option.
• Given the increasing number of visitors, we recognise the need for stricter garden rules.
• European-style gardening on the very un-European hills of Shepherds Flat, way up in northern Victoria.
• A Swiss-Italian family who came to Victoria in the 1800s for gold cultivated the 100 acres there.
• The Cranbourne part of the Royal Botanic Gardens is home to indigenous Australian flora and spans around 350 acres.
• There are about 170,000 plants that call the gardens home, including those in the Rugged Australian Garden, which is also home to certain endangered Australian animal species.
• You can take as many trips as you like on a free, open-air bus that circles the gardens.
• Those who are into rock gardens will dig this place.
• There's crimson soil and cacti there.
• In the outskirts of Cranbourne, across 363 acres, contemporary gardens of Australian native flora have been created.
• You must visit the award-winning "Australian Garden," which celebrates the beauty of native flora through sculptures and garden displays.
• As a bonus, the nearby forest has 10km of hiking trails where you can get lost and creeks where you can soak your toes.
• This year marks the 23rd year that the Broughton Hall garden has had the chance to mature.
• In 1996, the garden's walls, lawns, walkways, and steps were designed and constructed.
• Since then, the garden's variety of species and dense plantings have developed into defining characteristics as distinctive as the original, eclectic planting technique.
• As impressive now as 23 years ago, the design has stood the test of time.
• One might call it a planting.
• A brand-new, fascinating setting with a visually arresting setting.
• The Garden at Broughton Hall is a place to savour, to stroll through from one section to the next, to stop and sit in each of the garden's numerous benches to take it all in, to ponder the consideration and care with which it was designed, and to bask in the splendour it affords its many visitors simply.
• Stop by our garden, and we guarantee you'll feel refreshed mentally and emotionally.
• If visiting the beautiful grounds at Versailles has always been your dream, you'll be happy to know that today's travel options have never been better.
• The grounds feature a gorgeous courtyard, peacocks, flowers, cherry trees, and perfectly trimmed hedges.
• A must-see in Victoria, it's one of the city's most stunning gardens.
• Visits to Rippon Lea Gardens are free for those living in Glen Eira and Port Phillip but $15 for everyone else (or $12 for students).
• These ancient gardens are home to one of the most beautiful original ferneries in the city, taking visitors back in time to the Victorian era when ferns were all the rage (and, in our opinion, still should be).
• Some ancient basalt columns shaped like (drum roll, please) organ pipes are tied up behind the power lines and the busy road.
• Stunning spring wattle flowers and other bushes have made their home in the Organ Pipes since they were formed by molten lava 400 million years ago.
• While some hiking trails run alongside the creek, you'd be better served to brush up on your high school geography.
• Blue Lotus is a large property spanning over 50,000 square feet that features dozens of ponds and two lakes brimming with water lilies and lotus petals.
• It's only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, but the gardens' palm trees, lagoons, and waterfall (yes, there's even a waterfall) will make you feel like you've stepped into the tropics.
• Blue Lotus is home to a dazzling display of perennial flowers on the ground and the enormous water lily display.
• Having the fairy queen make appearances on the weekends and holidays heightens the sense of magic, making it feel even more like a scene from a fairy tale.
• Despite its superior quality, this garden is only open briefly, typically between the holidays and the new year.
• This is one of the best gardens in Melbourne to visit if you want to imagine what life was like for the other half of the population.
• Melbourne's Botanic Gardens are so enormous that even Guilfoyle's Volcano may be tucked away.
• Once built in 1876 as a reservoir, it is a key component of a wetlands project that boasts various colourful and exotic aquatic plants and flowers.
• The garden is readily navigable because of the boardwalk and the various viewing platforms that provide stunning vistas of the surrounding city.
• In Yarran Dheran, you may hear a gentle whooshing as you go down a path through the forest that runs alongside a bubbling creek flanked by towering gum trees.
• Quite unlikely, given the region's isolation.
• A stroll through Yarran Dharan and the adjacent parklands will make you forget that you're in the middle of Melbourne's busy eastern suburbs and instead transport you to the tranquil Dandenong Ranges.
• Trees, rolling hills, and Mullum Mullum Creek can be seen from within the parks, thanks to the strategic placement of sound barriers.
• More than 85 species of birds call the 7.5 hectares of Yarran Dharan home, and their songs may be heard in every direction.
• Please watch for snakes and koalas; they've been spotted in the park.
• The park's general topography and wide paved routes make it popular with cyclists, pedestrians, and runners, inviting exploration by anybody.
• There are tourist facilities, including restrooms and a museum showcasing Whitehorse's colonial history, housed in the Schwerkolt Cottage.
• After being turned from a marsh infested with snakes in 1896, this historic garden now serves as the proud centre of Canterbury.
• For some good old-fashioned rolling, these ridges are indispensable.
• There are numerous picnic sites if you'd rather not sit in the century-old rotunda or meander around the rose gardens and hedges.
• The location is convenient if you need to get to the Canterbury railway station quickly, but it could be a problem if the slicing sound of trains crossing metal tracks isn't your idea of tranquilly.
• Upon entering the gardens, the intoxicating fragrance of lilies will take your breath away and transport you to a time when life was simpler and more relaxed.
• You may tour the property's wine cellar, smokehouse, and museum to learn more about the German family that owned it in 1884.
• Walk down the creek, and you might spot a koala, tadpole, or beautiful bird.
• Walled gardens, symmetrical hedgerows, and perennial blooms will make you feel like you've entered a little Italian estate.
• Afterwards, walk off your meal in one of Melbourne's best and most beautiful gardens by booking a table for the day (and Victoria).
• The early colonies first established it to gauge the viability of various plant species in Australia.
• Hence, the garden's key features are abundant exotic plants, the Edwardian-style decorative pond, and the formal palm avenue.
• Very close by is Williamstown Beach, where you may stretch out on the sand and take it easy.
• What you just read is a perfect description of Melbourne.
• The parking garage at Russell Court has been transformed into a communal garden, complete with city vistas and a rental veggie crate programme for up to 140 people.
• If you don't want to commit to renting a plot but would still like to enjoy the park's tranquilly, you may always just come for lunch.
• In contrast to staying in and watching Netflix, you can attend one of their events and participate in activities like barbeques, movies, and table tennis competitions.