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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
A picnic, a lakeside wander, and a little breathing room from the city.
CBD & Southbank90 min · Free*
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St Kilda Beach
Swap your usual scroll for a foreshore stroll and some proper sea air.
St Kilda & Bayside60 min · Free*
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Brighton Bathing Boxes
Meet Melbourne’s colourful bathing boxes and make time for a bayside wander.
St Kilda & Bayside60 min · Free*
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Hosier Lane
A small detour with a big dose of colour. Discover the city’s changing street art.
CBD & Southbank30 min · Free*
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Luna Park Melbourne
A classic St Kilda amusement-park outing for a day that feels a little different.
St Kilda & Bayside120 min · Paid
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Carlton Gardens
Garden paths, fountains and views of the Royal Exhibition Building.
Carlton & Parkville60 min · Free*
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Treasury Gardens
A short garden wander that fits around another city stop.
East Melbourne30 min · Free*
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Flagstaff Gardens
Take a short walk or unpack a picnic away from the busy streets.
CBD & Southbank30 min · Free*
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Birrarung Marr
A riverside park visit close to Fed Square, with art and city views.
CBD & Southbank45 min · Free*
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Royal Park
Wide open space and native landscapes for a longer park outing.
Carlton & Parkville90 min · Free*
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Abbotsford Convent gardens and grounds
Historic surroundings and garden space beside the Yarra.
Inner North & Abbotsford60 min · Free*
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