Not too big or too small. You can walk across one to the other in 20 minutes, but if you mean there…read morelike I did, you can easily spend an hour or more. I liked walking with a general plan and running into the nicely maintained gardening clusters where it flowed with the pathways.

RBGV is a nearly 200 yr old massive oasis in Melbourne. There is so much to see and do here in a…read moretranquil environment. Best of all, its free! We saw people walking their dogs, sitting on the grass, and just walking around & enjoying the sights like us. The place is super clean, and we didn't see any rubbish. We spent about 2 hrs here, and we saw roughly half of the total area. If you visit Melbourne, and enjoy the outdoors, RBGV is for you.

We were on a tour, and only had so much time. We spent more time on Shrine of Remembrance and then…read morehurried through Botanical Gardens. It was beautiful and wish we had more time, but we enjoyed seeing the many blooms. We did go into the office/gift shop just to see what was available.

"The Tan" as it is affectionately known (due to its surface of tan-coloured stone), is one of the…read moremost popular running tracks in Melbourne. It is 3.87km in distance and borders the Royal Botanic Gardens as well as the Kings Domain. The Tan originally served as a horse track and is now regularly used by runners, walkers, locals, visitors and even the odd celebrity! "Go the Tan," as well as many other regular fun runs and competitive marathons are often held at The Tan, especially on weekends it is a very busy running track filled with people getting their daily exercise as well as others wandering through on their way to a picnic at the Botanic Gardens gorgeous parkland. Open 24/7 but the lights turned off between midnight and 5:30am

I love going for a run or walk around The Tan Track. It's such a beautiful part of Melbourne with…read morethe lower part taking in the river, the dreaded Anderson St hill perfect for some hill sprints and the upper side encircling the Botanic Gardens and cafes along Domain Road. There are 250m markers all the way along the nearly 4km track (3.87km to be exact) and it's really well lit, with the lights only switched off between 12am and 5am. It's also a sandy gravelly surface that a bit softer on your knees and ankles than the old bitumen. There are always lots of people walking or running around, on their own, in groups, with dogs or prams. There's quite a few water bubblers all along the route, some of which are currently out of order due to irrigation works (note: they have been offline for more than 6 months and I have no idea when they will be back online). If you are a local or visiting from out of town it's a great spot to get some fresh air and turn the legs over!

Was looking for a rooftop bar in Melbourne and found this spot. Had very big signage and was super…read moreeasy to find. That being said, I wish their rooftop felt more like a rooftop. It was only three stories tall and you could only get to experience the views if you were seated along the edge at the high top tables. I was in the middle of the outdoor section, so I wasn't able to fully experience the views. I got a couple of their spritz variants and some food. The drinks were really good, super refreshing for a hot summer day. For the food, I got the roasted cauliflower and an order of the crispy tofu. The crispy tofu was probably the best crispy tofu I've ever had. It was addictive! The service here was super fast and friendly. Glad I stopped by

I went Here for the rooftop and Wednesday Thursday fondue special nights. The place was cozy and…read morethe rooftop deck had space heaters. The music is perfect for conversation and date nights and the view of Yarra river. The drinks were average and not strong but the fondue cheese was delicious. They serve it with double fried potatoes. A tiny salad. But no bread. Definitely worth a stop if you are near the flinders station area

The first time I came here, I was meeting up with some friends for a frisbee match. I'm not…read moreparticularly coordinated when it comes to the hand-eye activities and so I suggested I just might cheerlead from the side lines... Well, they were all running around and frolicking about in the sunshine - the huge lawns here are perfect for it - and before I knew it I was playing like a recent graduate from the Ultimate Frisbee Champion School. Apart from friendly frisbee games, the gardens are great for a stroll or a relaxed afternoon under a tree. The community garden in south-west corner is nice to poke around in, as are the hot houses. Keep your eye out for critters in the trees.

I always forget this place is here! I feel absolutely privileged to be so nearby. When you're in…read morethe mood for a beautiful scenic walk, this seems to be the place, providing you don't want to head into the city for the other one. The plant life is super abundant and the amount of grass that's available for picnic is awesome! There's even that nice little playground for the kidlets. The only downside is there's always poo on the ground, yes a big downside. I'm not a fan of that being right in the pathway, especially when you are responsible enough to clean up your own dogs poop! Be kind and keep the pathways and grass clean please!

A wonderful museum with a collection of Asian & European arts and international collections..for…read moreFREE!! Budget at least an hour to browse through the entire gallery. Also check out the neurosis stained glass ceiling. Friendly staff at the museum store.

Amazed by venue with a great variety of modern contemporary and older art. Incredible sculptures…read moreand great special exhibitions. Unfortunately we just missed the Cartier jewelry which must be amazing. Fantastic value as all but special exhibitions are free

Wait, wait, wait. What's going on here? When did Moonlight become half Gold Grass? And where did…read moreall the food and the bars go? Don't get me wrong, Moonlight Cinemas is still one of my favourite things to do when it comes to summer in Melbourne, but the good ol' days of Moonlight are fading. When we ventured in to the perfectly manicured gardens yesterday eve, I was stunned to find HALF of the viewing area already bean-bagged, a quarter a second VIP area, and the remainder was for the plebs (i.e. you and me.) The Gold Grass area appears to be a whole lot better, with staff catering to your every need, but the rest of us were crammed in to a vastly smaller area. Moonlight I still love you, I just wish I didn't have to sit so close to strangers when I'm with you.

Going to the Moonlight Cinemas feels like a treat. It's in the Botanical Gardens, so you have…read morebeautiful trees & plants surrounding you and in the distance the city-scape twinkling at night. And bats. I love bats. Seeing them fly over the movie screen at dusk delights me every time. Hot tips to make the most of your Moonlight Cinema experience: 1. Bring something comfortable for your bum, or pay $9 for a bean-bag rental. 2. You can BYO, so BYO! (Including alcohol). How great is it that you can chow down on picnic goodies and share drinks with your friends? (For the unprepared, there are also concessions available for purchase.) 3. Know your nearest toilet! Stumbling around in the dark with a full to bursting bladder after following step #2 is preferably kept to a minimum. 4. Save some cash with $12 tickets on Thursdays. 5. Bring an extra layer. Even on warm days, Melbourne frequently cools off in the evening. So bring an extra rug to rug up.

Currently undergoing some re-development; it will be so extraordinary and fantastic once those…read morerenovations are completed next year. A great hang out spot where there is a Melbourne Festival lounge available for when this event is on, and of course this establishment is also home to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for concerts and christmas carol events in the Domain area. The main entrance is situated on St Kilda Road, just opposite the NGV International, and it is divine with quality theatre and classical events. It was interesting taking the tour of the facility, which goes for about an hour off hand. I think off hand the earliest time is 11am, and for $15 a pop; not the best value for money in town; however it was time fairly well spent, plus your given a glass of bubbly all inclusive. A great day design plan would be to enjoy this tour, and then head further down St Kilda Road till you get to the domain and the botanical gardens to finish it off with some high quality nature. Overall, I think this establishment will be more inviting and spectacular once the renovation works are complete. We will have to wait until 2012 and see.

I came for the Kylie on Stage Exhibit - a small but thoughtful display of her stage costumes. They…read moreare gorgeous and it's nice to see all the detail up close, plus learn more about the designers and the inspiration for them. (And it was free!) This venue is also home to ballet performances, stage productions, city tours, and workshops for people of all ages. It's definitely worth checking out their schedule of events. It's a very easy walk from Flinders St Station.

Quality/Quantity - I really like the dinosaur exhibits! So…read morecool. And you do not have to be a kid to enjoy this. Very immersive exhibits! Yes, this museum is very kid friendly. Current special events & exhibitions. Titanic until 4/14/24. High Tea until 4/14/24. 2/8/24 Nocturnal - Museum after dark. 2/10/24 Lunar New Year Day. 2/14/24 Valentine Day event. There are so many more exhibits and events, see website. (Yelp has the wrong website). https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/ Atmosphere - Another beautiful museum. And in the Carlton Gardens. Even the bathrooms are modern and beautiful... 4 floors, see directory. IMAX theater. Market Cafe. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. Yelp hours differ slightly. Service - Good. Price - $15AUD per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2000.

Decently sized museum with lots of areas to explore a different variety of exhibitions…read more You can gets lots of historical information regarding the settlers of Australia, both new and old. There are also more modern exhibitions, including Lego. The place is great for both museum enthusiasts as well as for families with kids. The staff is friendly and can direct you if needed. The facilities are modern with plenty of restrooms and other accommodations. The crowds also seem to have been mostly well controlled. I'd say the dinosaur display is the one most definitely work checking out.

A celebration of lowbrow and underground art, pop culture and tiki living. Here you can grab…read moreone-of-a-kind prints and painting from around the world. Or score yourself some tiki mugs and vinyl figurines from uber cool designers. They also have some great music playing in the background to set the mood as you fantasize where to hang all those painting you wish you could buy. Simply put, this place totally reeks of awesomeness.

I went into Outré to buy a book by Edward Gory for a friend's birthday. I knew that they had…read moreseveral books by Edward Gory because I often study their window when I'm walking past on Elizabeth St. Outré specializes in multiple editions of lowbrow popular art, along with books and magazines on the subject. It exhibits artists like Shag, Mark Ryden and "other pop, lowbrow, street and alternative art". It is focused primarily on American lowbrow, limited edition prints and vinyl toys, although there are some Australian artists amongst their stock. There are two spaces, the front space has the display cases and their main exhibition the second one is up a few stairs, where there is their stock gallery. Although they have regular feature exhibition there are little exhibitions everywhere featuring the work of one artist. I always enjoy looking around the shop/gallery and the staff here knows and love their fantastic art.