Outdoors in Melbourne

Kings Domain

89 acres of parkland by the river, with an outdoor performance venue, war memorial & gardens.

Alexandra Gardens

Waterfront park with walking & cycling trails, a BBQ/picnic area, skate park, playground & cafe.

Port Melbourne Lookout

Condell Street Reserve

Batman Park

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens.

Yarra River Park

Great Otway National Park

National park with a 110 km hiking trail, forest, waterfalls & an extensive Aboriginal history.

Riverland Bar

Easygoing place with riverside seats, urban beer garden, plus hearty dishes from brunch to dinner.

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden

Kids' sessions planting vegetables or learning about wildlife in bamboo forest & wetland habitats.

Birrarung Marr

Scenic riverfront park offering play areas & open space, also home to festivals & city events.

The Brisbane Ranges National Park (Parks Victoria)

St Kilda Pier

Pier with walking track & picnic facilities offering Melbourne skyline & Port Phillip Bay views.

Footscray Park

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Historical gardens featuring a rosary, flower beds & exotic trees, plus a pond & giant chess board.

Docklands Park

Welcome to Thornbury

Caulfield Park

Spacious park including a lake with duck & geese, plus play areas, a cricket field & barbecue areas.

Williamstown Botanic Gardens

Carlton Gardens

Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.