Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
	Established in 1846, the gardens cover some 32 acres. The gardens provide a popular place for families to picnic and feed the ducks, swans or sparrows while more energetic individuals can be seen running the fitness circuit (Tan Track) around the perimeter. Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens photograph (c) Ali Kayn 1996

See also: Botanic Gardens map Lawns map Features map Collections map King's Domain (current FREE screen saver) click here FREE wallpaper

Rainforest Garden, photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005

The gardens, together with the Kings Domain, Alexandra Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens lie between the Yarra River and the busy St Kilda Rd. Features of interest include La Trobe's cottage, the Shrine of Remembrance, the National Herbarium of Victoria and the Myer Music Bowl (with ice skating in winter). Maps for the botanic gardens: Collections Features Lawns

	On the other side of St Kilda Rd lies the Arts Centre , including the Concert Hall, State Theatre, Studio and Playhouse, the Australian Ballet Centre, National Gallery of Victoria, and the Victorian College of the Arts.
	Open from 7:30 a.m. to dusk every day of the year. Getting there by public transport: Southbound tram 8 from Swanston St to stop 23, Domain Rd
See also:Queen Victoria Gardens '96 2005 visit Alexandra Gardens '96 visit 2005 Kings Domain Royal Botanic Gardens	For a panorama which includes these gardens (in the background), click here.

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