Melton Botanic Garden
Looking for a beautiful garden in Melbourne? With plenty of native plants & a lovely lake walk, Melton Botanic Garden is definitely the spot to be!
Highlights
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Beautiful garden for the whole family
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Free botanical garden near Melbourne
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Beautiful lake and plenty of plants and trails to enjoy
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Discover unique Indigenous and South African plants
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If you're looking for a tranquil and beautiful place to visit near Melton VIC, look no further than Melton Botanic Garden. This botanical garden is home to a fantastic range of African and Australian plants, flowers and trees. Plus, there's a large lake with plenty of birdlife and frogs. So if you're looking for a peaceful place to walk, relax in nature or explore, this is the spot for the whole family!
Visit this oasis of native Australian flora to explore eucalyptus variations, unique Indigenous species, the South African Garden, the lake and more.
The garden is still undergoing development, and you can keep coming back again and again to see the changes and new additions.
Melton Gardens Opening Hours
Melton Botanical Gardens are open all day, every day.
Melton Gardens Entry Fee
Entry is free.
Melton Botanic Gardens Map
A map of Melton Botanic Garden is just a mouse click away. Click here to download a printable Melton Botanic Garden map to plan your visit.
Melton Botanical Garden Facilities
- BBQ
- Picnic areas
- Benches
- Shelter
- Lake
- Walking paths
Melton Botanical Garden Dogs
Dogs are allowed strictly on a leash. You must carry a plastic bag with you to clean up after your dog.
Accessibility
Garden paths are primarily flat concrete or gravel and are suited for wheelchairs or prams.
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