fern gully @ royal botanical gardens victoria, melbourne

fern gully @ royal botanical gardens victoria, melbourne

What an oasis! This beautiful section of the Royal Botanic Garden if filled with - you guessed - FERNS. This used to be where the bats would hang about, but now it is for us! It is a peaceful and cool space AND it has had a recent upgrade with a boardwalk installed so you are right in amongst the foliage!

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the children's garden @ royal botanic gardens, melbourne

the children's garden @ royal botanic gardens, melbourne

Splash in the stream, roll down a mini hill, play panda’s in the bamboo forest or be a fairy among tree hallows and rocky mounds. How good is a garden that is totally dedicated to children? The Ian Potter Children’s Garden is full of things that will have you and your little one enjoying this place for hours and years to come.

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fitzroy gardens, melbourne

fitzroy gardens, melbourne

Trade the city’s hustle for nature’s hush at Fitzroy Gardens. This is the perfect place to immerse yourself in vibrant greenery right in the heart of Melbourne, where tram bells harmonise with birdsongs. Here you'll find a playground, gardens, trails, a cafe, conservatory and MORE.

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royal park, parkville

royal park, parkville

Royal Park extends from Parkville to Carlton and is home to a plethora of vegetation and wildlife. Linked ponds and wetlands exist among sweeping plains of open grass with views of the city; a native garden; tall gums; sports grounds and gardens. It’s a wonderful area to spend a good portion of the day for a free adventure!

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royal botanical gardens victoria, melbourne

royal botanical gardens victoria, melbourne

We love a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Such a tranquil slice of paradise, right on the doorstep of the city we all love. Here are Mamma’s top two favourite nooks to throw down a picnic rug.

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boulder risk-play park, southbank

boulder risk-play park, southbank

There is almost NOTHING out of the ordinary at the latest playground to open in Melbourne. At first glance, it certainly looks like a bunch of builders have forgotten to finish their work. There are no even surfaces, no smooth hand rails and lots of hazards to keep an eye on. But that is exactly the point.

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