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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
St Kilda Rd. Map 2 F5.
n Birdwood Ave (03) 9252 2300.
∑ rbg.vic.gov.au
Open 7:30am to sunset daily.
Closed varies seasonally.
7 8 times vary. = 0 -
Transport
v 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72.
. Government House
This elaborate Italianate building is a landmark of the gardens. Tours of
the state rooms are held each week.

Algerian Oak
This magnificent mature oak in the centre of
the Oak Lawn is particularly spectacular
when it flowers in September.

.Ornamental Lake
William Guilfoyle’s lake forms
the centrepiece of the Gardens.
It reflects his adherence to
18th-century English garden
design, which used water
as a feature.

Arid Garden
Desert region plants from
0 metres 200
Australia and around the world
0 yards 200 thrive in this special garden,
watered by a small stream
which acts as a natural oasis.