St Kilda Botanical Gardens

St Kilda's own botanical gardens were established in the 1800s and are an oasis of tranquility amongst the area's bustling surrounds. A short five minute walk down a side street from St Kilda's main hub, its features include a large conservatory, glasshouses, a gazebo, playground, a giant chess board and an ornamental lake. Detailed information about the plants and wildlife are available on the council's website.

• outdoors
• family

Address

Cnr Herbert & Blessington St

Getting there

Tram 96: Stop 140, Barkly St terminus and walk along Blessington St; or tram 67: Stop 36, St Kilda Primary School and walk along Mozart St

Hours

Gardens: sunrise–sunset, conservatory: Mon–Fri 10:30AM–3:30PM, Sat Sun sunrise–sunset

Phone

+61392096777

Website

portphillip.vic.gov.au (opens in a new tab)