Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries
Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries - Sights & Sounds
Encompassing over 530 hectares, central Melbourne boasts ten of the most beautiful parks and gardens in the world. With more than 2,000 parks and reserves, it is truly the Garden State.
Also see Playgrounds | Farms
Also see Playgrounds | Farms
--> Yarra Valley Parklands, Templestowe Road Bulleen
Banksia Park Picnic Area (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River) The open space, playgrounds and picnic areas of Banksia Park make it a popular location with visitors of all ages. The park is...
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue South Yarra
The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden has set the bar for nature-based play. The entire garden is scaled for children, and specifically designed to intrigue young visitors to explore....
--> Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St Carlton
NOW OPEN @ Melbourne Museum Explore Victoria's ancient landscapes and learn about creatures that once walked this land, from dinosaurs and megafauna to the ancestors of today's iconic Australian...
--> Wyndham Park Watton Street Werribee
The newly renovated Wyndham Park is located on the banks of the picturesque Werribee River this major $13 million Wyndham City project has transformed the park into a recreation and events hub in the...
--> Watson Road Mount Martha
Home of the coolest trail on the Mountain of Martha! BIG BIRD Trail is great fun for strava running geeks, a trail from the beach that takes in spectacular scenery along single trails with...
--> The Corkman Irish Pub, 160 Leicester St Carlton
Where The Corkman Irish Pub once stood, a new park is now open for the community to enjoy. We've nicknamed it Corkman Park. The Corkman Irish Pub was built in 1857 on the corner of Leicester...
--> Nortons Lane Wantirna South
Enjoy a family picnic on the large lawn or use the electric barbecues in the picnic shelter. Bring your dog - Nortons Park is an off-lead area where you can take your dog for a run. Please be...
--> Melbourne
What's On | City of Melbourne writes... Take a break from indoors with an solo stroll through an urban forest or secluded nook in these city-side parks. Melbourne's secret gardens and green...
--> 65 Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong
Mount Dandenong Arboretum (Dandenong Ranges National Park) The Mount Dandenong Arboretum extends over 16 hectares and contains a collection of maturing deciduous trees and conifers from around the...
--> 373 Faraday-Sutton Grange Road Sutton Grange
Mica Grange is a picturesque 40 hectare property 2 hours drive from Melbourne near Castlemaine. Encaptured by the stunning views, undulating landscape and granite outcrops, Mary and Bede Gibson...
--> 24-28 Gheringhap St Geelong
Johnstone Park Gheringhap St Geelong Johnstone Park is a landscaped garden bounded by Railway Terrace Gheringhap Street Little Malop Street Fenwick Street and Mercer Street. Johnstone Park on...
--> 24-28 Gheringhap St Geelong
Johnstone Park Gheringhap St Geelong Johnstone Park is a landscaped garden in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is bounded by Railway Terrace, Gheringhap Street, Little Malop Street, Fenwick...
--> Cato Street Prahran
Prahran Square is the $60+ million transformation of the old Cato Street car park in Prahran into almost 10,000m of multifunctional urban parkland with over 500 spaces of underground car...
--> Footscray Park, Ballarat Road, Footscray
Footscray Park is a regional open space with extensive garden beds and other facilities. It provides views to the city skyline, Flemington Racecourse and connections to the Maribyrnong River...
--> Whitehall Street Yarraville
Garden beds, barbecue, picnic tables, public toilets, outdoor stage, sealed paths and James Cumming Memorial statue. Dogs can be off lead on Greelish Oval except when games in...
--> Yarra Park Jolimont
Yarra Park is more than the green space surrounding the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This 35-hectare heritage-listed park sits at the heart of Melbourne’s sports and entertainment precinct,...
--> Webb Cres New Gisborne
Gisborne Steam Park is a 3ha site (7ac) situated on the Calder Highway, about 54km north-west from Melbourne. The Macedon Ranges Car Club shares part of the Steam Park, and has its own area and...
--> Mount Arapiles Arapiles
Mount Arapiles in Tooan State Park is widely regarded as Australia's best rock climbing area. Mount Arapiles is a spectacular feature, rising sharply from the Wimmera plains to form part of the...
--> 188T Quarry Rd, Narre Warren
1001 Steps in Bayview Park - Narre Warren North Although not officially completed, the 1001 Steps at Bayview Park in Narre Warren North is already a success. Everyday people seeking exercise and...
--> 3155 Midland Highway, Newlyn North
3155 Midland Highway, Newlyn North - Daylesford Victoria's newest public maze - a ten-minute drive from the quaint town of Daylesford. Maze House is great outdoor fun for kids, families,...
--> 2301 Midland Highway, Springmount
2301 Midland Highway, Springmount - Daylesford Where getting lost is only half the fun! About 90 minutes north-west of Melbourne, The Tangled Maze is all about getting lost. The 'Botanical...
--> 678 Piries-Goughs Bay Rd, Goughs Bay
678 Piries-Goughs Bay Rd, Goughs Bay - Lake Eildon High Country Maze, Gardens & Events Maze Gardens Cafe Function Gardens (Events) Living our dream of building a beautiful...
--> Kings Domain Melbourne
Kings Domain covers the area from Linlithgow Avenue south to Domain Road. Features mature trees set in extensive lawns, a fern gully, and flower borders along the Government House boundary....
--> Northern Grampians Road, Wartook
Grampians National Park, Northern Grampians Road, Wartook Located in the Grampians, the Mackenzie Falls are one of the largest waterfalls in Australia. There are many easy walks in the area,...
--> 4-28 Inverness St, Clarinda
Bald Hill Park, Clarinda (Clayton) Great playground with nice walking and biking tracks around the park. Bald Hill Park Playground Very unusual and interesting playground. There are three...
--> 429-437 Docklands Drive Docklands
A green jewel in Melbourne's Docklands, NewQuay Central Park consciously breaks from the area's formal, linear, polished spaces to offer an assertion of wind and water in a pre-settlement landscape...
--> Staughton Vale Rd Anakie
Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of the...
--> Henty Highway, Dooen
Dooen Recreation Reserve, Henty Highway, Dooen 3-1/2 drive via Horsham - via National Highway M8 and Western Hwy/A8 Horsham is located roughly halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne. To get...
--> 500 Docklands Drive Docklands
Ron Barassi Senior Park is a park and recreational space located at the west end of Docklands Drive next to the support columns for the freeway. Ron Barassi Snr Park is a community recreational...
--> Corner Giffard Street and Osborne Street Williamstown
Opened in 1860, the gardens provide a peaceful setting to enjoy a picnic, stroll or to just relax. Nestled by the sea, complete with rare and significant trees, a formal palm avenue and a...
--> 4986 Murray Valley Highway Strathmerton
Cactus Country offers a unique experience in Australia. More than 4,000 species of cacti and succulents from around the globe are presented in an unforgettable journey throughout eight different...
--> 2628 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of Australia's largest private gardens. The nursery and gardens officially opened in 2006, has now grown to cover over 50,000 square metres (14 acres) featuring...
--> 150 Dandenong Rd St Kilda East
Alma Park was previously known as the East St Kilda Recreation Reserve and then in 1859 divided into two parks separated by the Sandringham railway line. Today the Alma park encompasses...
--> Cnr The Blvd and Todd Rd, Port Melbourne
Maritime Cove Community Park, Perc White Reserve, Cnr The Blvd and Todd Rd, Port Melbourne Melbourne's newest waterside park and playground destination for the 'young and the young at heart' has...
--> 40 Grattan Street Prahran
Grattan Gardens, near Prahran Market and the iconic Chapel Street. Once a basic park between Greville Street and the Prahran Bowling Club, since 2001 it's been capped off at the northern end by...
--> 41N Williams St Frankston
George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Frankston The undulating grassed open space and garden beds create a pleasant environment for community and family group activities. Playground The...
--> 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
Buluk Park, Victoria Harbour is a significant new urban square for the city of Melbourne. Bourke and Collins streets The square is the new community and retail hub of the Docklands, a place...
--> Olinda Falls Reserve Olinda
Soak up in the picture-perfect scenic landscape of Olinda Falls while visiting the wonderful tourist spots of Mount Dandenong. With numerous public and private gardens containing native flowers and...
--> 1051 Glen Huntly Rd, Corner Booran and Glenhuntly Road, Glen Huntly
Booran Reserve is Glen Eira's award winning park and provides a space for everyone. Whether you want to relax on the grass, play, splash around in the unique water play feature or have a social...
--> 2 Hood St Yea
The Y Water Discovery Centre incorporates a fully accredited Visitor Information Centre and interactive environmental interpretive displays to inform visitors about the importance of water resource...
--> Cnr Leinster Grove and Normanby Avenue Thornbury
Mayer Park is on the corner Leinster Grove and Normanby Avenue, Thornbury Friends of Mayer Park formed as a response to the Darebin City Council's proposal to build a sports stadium on the park...
--> 668 Princes Highway Berwick
Only minutes from the Monash Freeway, the park attracts local and international visitors and is sanctuary to an abundance of native animals. Perched on the edge of the Basalt Lake, the Birdhide...
--> 74 Clyde Rd, Berwick
Buchanan Park is the City of Casey, Berwick features include Barbecue, Playground and a Skate Facility. ...
--> Cnr Leila Road and Hunter St Carnegie
Packer Park in Carnegie is an amazing park with a playground, cycling track, wetland, outdoor bowling and best of all, it's all free to use. J. T. Packer Park has a well equipped, colourful all...
--> 89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd Olinda
GARDENS DIGGERS GARDEN SHOP SEASONS RESTAURANT ART IN THE GARDEN Made on an easterly slope at the top of the Dandenongs, Cloudehill is at an altitude of 580 metres. The garden has deep...
--> 816 Mount Macedon Road Mount Macedon
Forest Glade is recognized as one of Australia's finest private gardens. It has existed for almost one hundred years. Located on the southern slopes of Mount Macedon in Victoria, this...
--> Ernst Wanke Rd, Berwick
Interesting playground with a farmyard theme. The main structure has a wave slide, tunnel, steering wheel panel, abacus, balance beam, monkey rungs, steep chain bridge, fireman's pole and sloping...
--> Hawthorn Road, Caulfield
Caulfield Park is a very large open park space in south-east Melbourne. It provides recreational opportunities for a wide range of users. These include casual users as well as tennis,bowls,...
--> Station Street Caulfield East
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve is parkland, public recreation and horse racing. It could be Melbourne's best kept secret: about 15 MCG's worth of open space in the heart of inner suburbia. Most...
--> 469-503 Flinders Street Melbourne
Enterprize Park is where the first settlers aboard the ship Enterprize went ashore on 30 August 1835. Enterprize Wharf located in Enterprize Park is where the first settlers aboard the good ship...
--> Cnr Enclave Ave and Aspect Ave Ascot Vale
Set to be a major health and environmental asset for thousands of residents, a new 2.5 hectare park and wetlands sanctuary worth more than $6.8 million has opened at Enclave, Ascot Vale. Located...
--> The Briars Community Forest, 442 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha
The Briars is a spectacular 230-hectare property located in Mount Martha, roughly 1 hours drive to the south of Melbourne. Visitors can enjoy walks and wildlife spotting or become immersed in...
--> Boneo
Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and Secret Gardens is a privately owned 55 acre garden and wildlife reserve. The property includes over 25 acres of gardens with panoramic views for over 100...
--> Melbourne
Victorian Open Gardens Scheme Inc is a new not-for-profit organization formed to continue the long tradition of opening private gardens throughout Victoria. Victoria has a proud horticultural...
--> 100 Hilton Raod Sassafras
The Garden is about four hectares in all, with numerous distinctive features. On the western side of the Hall (towards the Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve) the 'old' garden is dominated by large...
--> Gillies St North Ballarat
The Ballarat Botanical Gardens is one of Australias most significant cool climate gardens The Ballarat Botanical Gardens covers 40 hectares divided into three distinct zones - the central...
--> St Kilda St Brighton
Elsternwick Park covers 90 acres between Glenhuntly Rd, Head St, New St and St Kilda St Brighton including a sports oval, parkland and lake. The reserve served as the Elsternwick Racecourse from...
--> Cnr Black Forest Rd and Zircon St Werribee
Harpley, is a Lend Lease community. Open space An abundance of open space at Harpley ensures every member of the family can get active and inspired or simply relax in the tranquil natural...
--> Ada Tree, Big Creek Road, Ada
The Ada Tree, located in the Yarra State Forest in the Yarra Valley is considered to be one of Victoria's largest living trees. The Ada Tree is a mountain ash tree estimated to be over 300 years...
--> Melbourne
The City of Melbourne maintains more than 70,000 trees. The Melbourne's Urban Forest website enables you to explore this dataset and some of the challenges facing Melbourne's Urban Forest. Map...
--> Werribee Gorge Pentland Hills
Werribee Gorge retains a wild, rugged natural beauty. The park offers spectacular views and great opportunities for bushwalking and rock climbing. There are a variety of walks in the park. A...
--> Simpsons Rd, The Basin
Doongalla Homestead was built in 1892, originally named 'Invermay' by the first owner, Sir Matthew Davies. The homestead consisted of 32 bedrooms and servants quarters and was situated on a parcel of...
--> 50 West Gateway Lara
Yarrabee Native Garden is a private 5 acre garden located in lovely picturesque town of Lara. Yarrabee is aboriginal for place of many gums. Our garden is a mixture of Australian native and...
--> Queen Street, Altona Meadows
Truganina Coastal Parklands has been created on the site of the former Altona Tip. A feature of the park is the 100 Steps to Federation, a stone staircase made of basalt rock recycled from when...
--> 71 Fitzsimons Lane Templestowe
Westerfolds Park is a huge park next to the Yarra River in Templestowe with over 120 hectares of recreational and environmental parkland managed by Parks Victoria. The park has much to...
--> 28 Kurrajong Way Beechworth
Mayday Hills is a decommissioned 'Lunatic Asylum' located at the top of Albert Rd in Beechworth and was one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria. At it's peak of operation, Mayday...
--> 668 Princes Hwy Berwick
Wilson Botanic Park Berwick has been developed into 39 hectares of scenic and tranquil parkland. Only minutes from the Monash Freeway, the park attracts local and international visitors and is...
--> Agnes Falls Toora
Agnes Falls is the highest waterfall in Victoria, falling 59 meters. Hidden within the green rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges, the meandering Agnes River cascades over rocks into a deep...
--> 26 Jacka Boulevard St Kilda
South Beach Reserve is nestled between St Kilda Beach and The Esplanade in St Kilda. Over the years many events have been held here including Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinema and St Kilda Esplanade...
--> 195 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill
Endeavour Fern Gully provides visitors with a glimpse of the original natural environment of the Mornington Peninsular. It includes 17.5 hectares of natural indigenous bushland that has natural...
--> Catani Gardens, Beaconsfield Parade St Kilda
Catani Gardens are recognisable in photographs for their avenues and rows of palm trees right on the St Kilda foreshore. Reflecting St Kilda's past life as a continental-style seaside resort, the...
--> Horsehill North Road Elaine
Narmbool, a magnificent pastoral property of 2,000 hectares located near Ballarat. Owned by The Sovereign Hill Museums Association, Narmbool is home to 12,000 sheep, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies,...
--> 125 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Somerville
Mornington Green is a beautiful botanical garden situated in the serene Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Green Legacy Gardens is an affordable and sustainable alternative to traditional funeral...
--> 1012 Riversdale Road Surrey Hills
Wattle Park features historic buildings, huge gum trees, wattles, seasonal wildflowers and ponds. The historic Chalet, popular for functions, is set among exotic trees and sweeping lawns. The...
--> Paradise Falls Rd, Alpine National Park, Cheshunt
Off the beaten track, buried deep in the King Valley, Paradise Falls is located in the Alpine National park outside of Cheshunt. Located in the stunning Alpine National Park, Paradise Falls...
--> 74-104 North Rd, Brighton
76 North Rd, Brighton VIC 3186 The Kamesburgh Gardens are classified as "Significant Gardens". Significant garden open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The mansion is privately leased by a...
--> Tullidge St, Melton
The Melton Botanic Garden is a beautiful and educational place to visit. It is developed and maintained by dedicated volunteers known as Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden. Walk, scoot or...
--> Melbourne
People are surprised to discover Melbourne has two islands and Victoria has 28 in total. River Islands -:- Beveridge Island (Murray River) -:- Coode Island (Yarra River) -:- Gunbower Island...
--> PO Box 1159 Clayton
Honouring and Celebrating Life The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is a community based, not-for-profit organisation, committed to serving the needs of our communities. Our...
--> Corner Malahang Parade and Oriel Road Heidelberg West
This large, flat, grassy park is very popular with families as it is home to a magnificent regional playground, as well as a skate/BMX park and BML jumps. Paths cross the park. Malahang Reserve...
--> Edwardes Street, Reservoir
Edwardes Lake Park is a 26 hectare district park, the second largest in the Darebin municipality after Bundoora Park, providing the setting for the 6.3 hectare Edwardes Lake. The lake is a part of...
--> 1275-1277 High Street Malvern
Originally the site of a natural spring had been used by the Wurundjeri people, the 13 acres of land was set aside in 1866 to supply the developing suburb with water. Work began to convert the...
--> Corner of Bourke Rd and Wattletree Rd Malvern East
Central Park - Burke Road, Malvern East covering almost 19 acres, Central Park is decoratively embellished with avenue trees, shrubs and flowerbeds and adjoined by an open oval for cricket and other...
--> Botanic Drive East Geelong
The gardens are free to come and enjoy plants from around the world. Geelong Botanic Gardens, founded in 1851, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Australia. It is celebrated for its heritage...
--> Fitzroy Gardens East Melbourne
The Tudor Village in Fitzroy Gardens represent a typical Kentish village during the Tudor period. As well as comprising private residences and public buildings, the village is replete with the...
--> Berwick Waters, Clyde North
Tree Walk Park, located at Berwick Waters in Clyde North, is a fully fenced, inclusive playground designed for all ages and abilities. It features a unique treetop walk, nature-based play areas,...
--> Sherbrooke Forest Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges, 40 km east of Melbourne Sherbrooke Picnic Ground and O'Donohue Picnic Ground are located in Sherbrooke Forest, the largest section of the Dandenong...
--> 210 Baldrys Rd, Main Ridge
This track follows alongside the course of Main Creek through a section of the Greens Bush area of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. This idyllic location is sheltered from the wind and...
--> Steampacket Gardens Geelong
This is a nice little park not far from the Geelong Pier and the Geelong Yacht Club. An open lawn with beautiful trees around the perimeter, the Gardens are a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the sun...
--> Chaucer Street, St Kilda
Veg Out is an organic, chemical free community garden run by volunteers and located in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. Formerly a lawn bowling green, the land Veg Out is situated on is...
--> Boathouse Drive Melbourne
Alexandra Gardens are set out on five hectares of land off St Kilda Road, at the foot of Princes Bridge between the Yarra River and Alexandra Avenue. On the south bank of the Yarra River, the...
--> 105 Inverleigh-Winchelse Rd Winchelsea
Imposing bluestone mansion built in the 1860s for Thomas Austin, its first owner. The property comprised 12,000 hectares, and was noted for its sheep and horses. Barwon Park was built by Thomas...
--> Curtain Square, Rathdowne St, Carlton North
Curtain Square is a popular spot to relax and enjoy a coffee. The extensive playground provides entertainment for the kids, while the shady lawns are an ideal place to relax and retreat from the...
--> Corner Lulie St and Turner St Abbotsford
Victoria Park is a sports venue in Abbotsford best known as the original home of the Collingwood Football Club. Built for Australian rules football and cricket, Victoria Park has also been home...
--> Grandvista Boulevard Werribee
Werribee & Werribee South Children of all ages are guaranteed to love this playground. The main features here are the boulders and soft rock hills. Working with natural earth elements this nature...
--> Burwood Highway and Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Upper Ferntree Gully
The 1,000 Steps located in the Dandenong Ranges National Park is Melbourne's most popular bushwalk. Officially the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, walkers love the challenge of the steep trail,...
--> Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North
One of Yarra's largest parks at 24 hectares, Edinburgh Gardens is located in the heart of North Fitzroy. Every weekend there is something happening in the gardens, whether it be a BBQ, group...
--> 370 Mount Macedon Rd, Macedon
Bolobek, a magnificent heritage property nestled in the foothills of Mt Macedon in Victoria, has inspired Australian gardeners for more than a century. Bolobek is listed on the Victorian Heritage...
--> The Boulevarde Doncaster
Ruffey Lake Park is large (68 hectares) and one of the most popular parks in Manningham. Ruffey Creek crosses the park and large expanses of grass are dotted with a mixture of native and exotic...
--> Cnr Lygon St and Argyle Place Carlton
Argyle Square Piazza Carlton is located off Lygon Street in Carlton. Part of the site is a tree-lined park and part is the site of the former Carlton Bowling Club. In 1995, the Carlton Bowling...
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