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- Australasia
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
Established in 1846 by the first Governor of Victoria,
Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are considered one of the worlds
finest. They contain extensive landscaped gardens covering 35
hectares (86 acres) and are home to more than 51,000 individual
plants, representing over 12,000 different species. The gardens
have become a natural sanctuary for native wild life including
black swans, bell birds, cockatoos and kookaburras, filling the air
with their distinctive song. Free guided walks are available.
Information & Facts
Address
Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra
Admission
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Gardens: open daily from 7.30am to sunset. Visitor
Centre: open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and from 9.30am to 5pm on
weekends and public holidays (closed on Good Friday and Christmas
Day). Glasshouse: open daily from 10am to 4pm