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Warsha Singh
at 2024 Apr 09
Warsha Singh
at 2024 Apr 09
It's beautiful..much recommended
Fan Owen
at 2024 Mar 31
Fan Owen
at 2024 Mar 31
small and expensive ticket ,few animals
Owen Matthews
at 2024 Feb 19
Owen Matthews
at 2024 Feb 19
Does what it says on the tin. Lots of geese and poo though.
Very enjoy the garden beside beach😚 The view is awesome and a lot of public toilets and picnic area provided.
El Informante
at 2024 Jan 25
El Informante
at 2024 Jan 25
Lugar hermoso y fresco para picnic, leer y pasear con la novia. Con hermosas fuentes de agua que enfrían el aire caluroso.
Grabbed some Domino's Pizza and had lunch at the St. Kilda Botanical Gardens. It's really nice, quite and relaxing. Trees and palms provide for shade, toilets and bins provided. You may bring your 🐕. Great place. Highly recommend!
Lovely gardens with play area for kids, a beautiful lake, rose garden, and areas for picnics. Located a short walk to Akland St and the beach with parking usually available.
Public toilets could be better, but recently, they added an additional toilet block which is welcomed.
Youngg_bo Y
at 2023 Dec 29
Youngg_bo Y
at 2023 Dec 29
Great place to sleep air bnb very cheap for night out love the accommodation and hospitality, green air flow . Mrs padpobapolous approves of facilitys
Sculpture made of Huon Pine to mark the sighting of Tasmania by two French vessels. Lots of water, the ducks love it.
It was ok, expected more flowers, did not expect the warning sign about snakes. Worth visiting but be careful
I have had the pleasure of frequenting the Williamstown Botanical Gardens for various reasons, and each visit reinforces why this hidden gem is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts, picnickers, and those seeking a peaceful escape.

1. Serene Natural Beauty:
Nestled in the heart of Williamstown, the Botanical Gardens boast a breathtaking display of nature's beauty. The well-maintained gardens showcase a diverse array of flora, creating a serene atmosphere that provides the perfect backdrop for leisurely walks and picnics.

2. Scenic Walking Trails:
The gardens offer a network of scenic walking trails that wind their way through lush greenery and vibrant flower beds. Whether you're an avid walker or simply looking for a leisurely stroll, these paths provide a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

3. Perfect Picnic Spot:
The well-manicured lawns and designated picnic areas make the Williamstown Botanical Gardens an ideal spot for a relaxing outdoor meal. My friends and I often gather here for picnics, surrounded by the beauty of nature, making it a delightful experience every time.

4. Historical Charm:
Steeped in history, the gardens exude a timeless charm that adds an extra layer to the overall experience. Exploring the various sections of the gardens feels like stepping back in time, and the well-preserved heritage only enhances the allure of this botanical oasis.

5. Seasonal Delights:
Throughout the year, the gardens undergo a transformation, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors with each changing season. From the vibrant blooms in spring to the rich foliage in autumn, the gardens never fail to surprise and delight visitors with nature's ever-changing palette.

6. Family-Friendly Atmosphere:
The Williamstown Botanical Gardens are not only a haven for solo nature seekers but also a fantastic destination for families. The open spaces provide ample room for children to play, explore, and connect with the wonders of the natural world.

7. Well-Kept Facilities:
The gardens are impeccably maintained, and the facilities, including clean restrooms and well-placed benches, enhance the overall experience. The commitment to upkeep ensures that every visit is comfortable and enjoyable.
Jun Yoneda
at 2023 Dec 01
Jun Yoneda
at 2023 Dec 01
As a Japanese tourist, I really appreciate there was something from our culture. Newly planted alley of Sakura will be really great attraction when they are matured. I’m looking forward to come back in the future to see.
Over all it’s a beautiful place to visit with so many hidden places to explore.
Over all it’s not a big garden but you could easily spend the day there relaxing with friends and family, or just reading a book.
It is a beautiful garden is divided into several themes. There are different sections for flowers, palms, orchids, rainforest, cascade etc. There are several walking tracks to choose from.
I particularly enjoyed the rainforest trail.
There is ample parking and many benches and shady aress to sit and relax or even have a picnic. It's a great place to visit with kids. No dogs are allowed here.
Incredible place to explore. Wander around the different themed gardens, or have a picnic near the pond or in one of the peaceful grassed areas. BYO picnic rug, otherwise there are plenty of park benches and some picnic tables spread around the gardens. There are some interesting interactive places hidden within some of the walks. Lots of native birds. Toilets and free parking. No dogs or bikes, scooters, etc. Plenty of flat pathways for pram and wheelchair access. Take insect repellent! There are mossies!
Omg this is my happy place! There is something so peaceful and beautiful here that I haven't found in other botanical gardens. Its spacious enough that you do not feel crowded and yet, theres so much natural greenery that you feel like you are truly in nature and not a curated gardens. But beware! The bin chickens are nowhere in sight, but those Kookaburras? They are very 'friendly' and had no problems dive bombing our kebana WHILE we were eating it. 🤣
"How's the serenity?" We love soaking up the peace and tranquillity at St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Whether it's a 10 minute walk through or a 90 minute stroll and 'sit down picnic' somewhere - a visit here is therapy for the soul.
Hung
at 2023 Nov 14
Hung
at 2023 Nov 14
The diversity of plants selection are well look after, but some projects still progressing in this garden. It is very good place for kids and families, where includes seating facilities and playgrounds. People are allowed to bring some grains to feeding ducks, swan and other birds near the pond.
V K
at 2023 Nov 12
V K
at 2023 Nov 12
Lovely and picturesque old classical botanical garden, true pleasure to wonder around on a leisure walk.
This is a really nice small public garden, there were lots of people using them, for picnics playing, walking the dog, just enjoying the sunshine and time together, there were plenty of shady spots with seats to ward off the heat, the rose gardens looked beautiful. It is free to just walk thru, stay a while, take the kids to play and just enjoy
Very nice garden and still a big area to work on. Have to come again one day, hope to see more variety of plants ans trees. Clean and look well maintained.
The best experience and place to visit whether with family or alone, too much nature, a relaxing atmosphere and just a few meters from the beach🥰😍🏞️
Clean and well maintained. 5 min walk to the beach. Recommended for picnic and date
Visiting the botanical garden was a truly enchanting experience. The diverse collection of plants and flowers in this garden is a sight to behold. I was captivated by the vibrant colors and the sheer variety of species on display. The well-maintained paths made it easy to explore the garden, and the informative signage provided interesting insights into the different plants and their origins. I particularly enjoyed the serene atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with nature in the heart of the city. Overall, a visit to this botanical garden is a perfect way to spend a peaceful and educational day surrounded by the beauty of the natural world.
Tsz Hin Deng
at 2023 Oct 05
Tsz Hin Deng
at 2023 Oct 05
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Very nice garden with a beautiful lake. Lovely bridge over the lake with different plants and flowers. Not only walking around the lake, but more tracks to choose. Highly recommended.
A beautiful, well maintained garden. Can easily find sunny or shady spots with the abundance of benches and grass. Public toilet available on site. Plenty of different nooks and corners to give you a variety of experiences - areas with streaming water, rows of flowers, more public spots to feel part of the community, or semi private nooks with less people to just relax in nature. Free parking available but limited and in high demand.
Didn't think there will be botanical garden tucked away in a residential area but there it was. Kids had a great time looking at the bird life and nature. Enjoyed the nature based play area. Plenty to explore and walk around.
Just a note to be careful not to run near the playarea as there is alot of sand and gravel as one of the kids fell.
Mike Clear
at 2023 Sep 02
Mike Clear
at 2023 Sep 02
Such an important green space in a heavily suburban area. Loved the wetland, and the range of dry-land plantings from Australia, South Africa etc
This place really is a delight. I walk through it daily and it continues to inspire and ground me (as it does many others). What bliss to see people enjoying these sprawling gardens in such deliciously varied ways. Picnics, people reading under giant tree canopies. Duck watching on the pond, photographing the plentiful bulbs now in flower.
Peaceful, delightful, restorative.
This place is so beautiful and unique. It's great for all ages as it has delicate floral displays, fountains, and little forest trails with huts and sculptures.
Perfect for a date picnic.
The only criticism I would have is the toilets can be a little gross.
I wish I could give 10 stars. This place is stunning, the volunteers have created a living work of art. It is beautiful, peaceful, diverse, mentally stimulating and inspiring in equal measure. It is my favourite place in Melton. Thank you to the volunteers who work so hard for all of Melton.
My first visit to these gardens. Quite impressed with the Autumn foliage colour. A few areas are begging for a place to sit - a bench or logs. Definite areas for different types of trees and bushes. I think this would be a nice spot for a picnic in summer.
The Saint Kilda Botanic Garden in Melbourne is a true gem. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by a beautifully landscaped garden with an impressive variety of plants, flowers, and trees. The garden is well-maintained and has plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the scenery. There's also a small pond with ducks and other wildlife, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

One of the highlights of the garden is the conservatory, which houses a stunning collection of exotic plants. The conservatory is well-designed and maintained, and the plants are labeled, which is helpful for those who are interested in learning more about them.

Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Saint Kilda Botanic Garden. It's a great place to take a leisurely stroll, have a picnic, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature.
Jenna Harper
at 2023 Apr 16
Jenna Harper
at 2023 Apr 16
Dog friendly, lovely gardens, great place for BBQ, or picnic or exercise - whatever takes your fancy. I went on a Saturday morning and parking was absolutely fine.
Nick Blyth
at 2023 Feb 16
Nick Blyth
at 2023 Feb 16
Small gate that connects the botanic park and the botanic gardens
来自中华
at 2023 Feb 07
来自中华
at 2023 Feb 07
Beautiful place
Beautiful gardens to walk through. There was a wedding party having photos when we walked through. The walk leads to many paths, and eventually out towards the beach.
Lovely Botanical Gardens, peaceful and relaxing. Water features and various plants and flowers. Not overly large, seats and tables and toilets available next door.
I believe Weddings can be held there. Over the road from the beach and a short stroll to an eatery and park for the children. A short drive to main Street of Williamstown and swimming friendly main beach.
Amy
at 2023 Jan 10
Amy
at 2023 Jan 10
The Japanese gardens are stunningly beautiful!
AceDon The 15th
at 2022 Dec 16
AceDon The 15th
at 2022 Dec 16
Need to see it words wouldn't do it justice
A small botanic garden but still quite well maintained. Would be lovely for small picnics. Really near the beach too with toilets at the exit facing the beach. Plenty of paid parking at the beach and free parking surrounding the periphery of the garden
John Hubner
at 2022 Nov 18
John Hubner
at 2022 Nov 18
Very nice gardens within the Botanic Gardens well worth a look
michael matthews
at 2022 Nov 06
michael matthews
at 2022 Nov 06
Really cool little Japanese experience, a must see in this botanical garden
My mum is my model in the photos. We're a family of nature lovers and once I brought her here, she loved how every plant is kept tidy. It is well maintained and the volunteers are excellent! I volunteered once for a few days and was taught how to plant, remove weed, care for plants in the nursery, and helped in landscaping. Hope there will be more volunteers because they are in need of them. If you're reading this, I hope become one too.
Really beautiful gardens; still young and under development. There is an emphasis on Australian natives and a Eucalyptus arboretum. Some ancient river gums lined a small swampy creek. There were many native birds cavorting in the flowering gums. The native plants are arranged according to locality.

Arid loving species from overseas were also a very smart addition for this area. The proteas and leucodendrons looked terrific on the rather chilly winters day I visited.

And there is a lake to walk around.

This is a place I will certainly visit again. :)
Giulia
at 2022 May 16
Giulia
at 2022 May 16
Hands down, One of the best areas in Brisbane.
Sara
at 2022 May 01
Sara
at 2022 May 01
Lovely spaces, well maintained. The gardeners here are fantastic, one answered lots of my questions about the medicinal garden and plants and he was very knowledgeable. Thanks Nik!
Sean
at 2022 Apr 12
Sean
at 2022 Apr 12
Definitely a must see attraction for any tourist! Bring a picnic or grab something from the Cafe to enjoy on one of the many benches.
Kirsty Peters
at 2022 Jan 11
Kirsty Peters
at 2022 Jan 11
So beautiful - best part of the gardens and perfect on a sunny day.
J Li
at 2021 Nov 24
J Li
at 2021 Nov 24
Lovely garden
Indy Giertz
at 2021 Oct 08
Indy Giertz
at 2021 Oct 08
Nice distance from Adelaide uni for when U want to wander off and have a cry in nature between lectures
Nick Blyth
at 2021 Sep 12
Nick Blyth
at 2021 Sep 12
Nice wide open space with lots of plants and a central fountain. The fountain doesn’t flow very quickly like the one in Rundle mall though. When I went, there wasn’t many plants there. I would definitely recommend for people to go in summer though as looks much better. There are a couple benches set up around the edges of the garden. The garden is accessible directly from the palm house, the garden of health and Murdoch avenue.
It was very beautiful ❤️
andini putri
at 2021 Mar 14
andini putri
at 2021 Mar 14
Beautiful garden and they're so colourful roses 😍 can stay there for long time to take picture and video..
Darren Petersen
at 2020 Nov 16
Darren Petersen
at 2020 Nov 16
Nice but take some mozzie repellant.
This gem seamlessly combines the beauty of nature and well curated gardens featuring a wide variety of plants to discover. The themed trails offer a delightful and unique experience, and the picturesque short boardwalk through the palm tree forest is an unexpected and pleasant surprise.
Dan Dau
at 2020 Sep 07
Dan Dau
at 2020 Sep 07
So many different types of herbs with a few interesting names.
David Mane
at 2020 Mar 10
David Mane
at 2020 Mar 10
My in-laws arrived from Japan and impressing the Japanese with local gardens is not so easy but they loved the rose garden, because of the variety the ease of getting to it, the zero crowding and the roses
Josh Hayes
at 2019 Oct 25
Josh Hayes
at 2019 Oct 25
Such an amazing spot!
Steven McNamara
at 2019 Sep 09
Steven McNamara
at 2019 Sep 09
Absolutely stunning! Beautifully set out, amazing to walk through and dive into a small part of japan.
Adrianna Bella
at 2019 Aug 25
Adrianna Bella
at 2019 Aug 25
A nice place for instagram.
Stf Scw
at 2019 Jul 16
Stf Scw
at 2019 Jul 16
Nice when it is dark, very boring during the day.
M Ar
at 2019 Jun 07
M Ar
at 2019 Jun 07
Love this place of tranquility and beauty! It is great to visit any season but our fave is autumn and early winter. The colours and shapes of maple and conifers at we stunning intertwined with various elements of Japanese landscape like water, wood and stone. It is our fave spot to enjoy at the Botanical gardens.
Aakansha Bhargava
at 2019 Apr 30
Aakansha Bhargava
at 2019 Apr 30
Amist the chaos of the city, this beautiful garden within the centennial Park is a refreshing sight. Go during sunset to get the best views
Just incredible! Lovely garden with incredible features! Just an incredible place to visit and spend time!!!
Fabulous water sculpture in the Botanical Gardens!!! It’s just really peaceful listening to the water running.

Worth checking out!!!
Faraz Ahmed
at 2018 Dec 06
Faraz Ahmed
at 2018 Dec 06
Great garden. Beautiful roses. Good variety and info.
Steve Taylor
at 2018 Nov 09
Steve Taylor
at 2018 Nov 09
Visited with a horde of school children and they loved the place. Found it to be very relaxing and a lot of fun.
Nadine Hitiè
at 2017 Sep 13
Nadine Hitiè
at 2017 Sep 13
Really nice park, great place to spend the afternoon
R L
at 2017 Jan 26
R L
at 2017 Jan 26
Nice oasis of greenery with a great water view in the middle of the city sprawl. Plenty of great food for all tastes and budgets in area.