Melbourne, Australia
Parks & nature in Melbourne
16 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Green escapes in Melbourne, parks, gardens and natural spots to catch your breath.
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What is the best-known of the parks & nature in Melbourne?
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is the most reviewed, with 10,787 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Melbourne's parks & nature is worth going out of your way for?
The Little Penguin Bus rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 1,235 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
How is this list of parks & nature ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.