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The Royal Botanic Gardens comprises two sites; the Melbourne site is 35.4 hectares of landscaped gardens. The Cranbourne site 360 hectares of bushland.

As a scientific institution, the Gardens also conducts horticultural research in the areas of rare and endangered plants and pest management. Mapping of the Gardens and recording plant information is an integral part of the role of the Gardens.

 

Water conservation at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Every drop counts 
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Since 1995 the Royal Botanic Gardens has led the way in water conservation for large landscapes.

 

RBG Melbourne is recognised as one of the world’s finest botanic gardens. There are over 10,000 species and 50,000 individual plants in the 38 hectare gardens, including trees and plants of great cultural value. Many of these plants are irreplaceable, endangered or even extinct in the wild. It is important that the survival of these plants is guaranteed by an adequate supply of water.

more information

Sport and Recreation Victoria –
Temporary pool water re-use fact sheet


 

This month at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne we suggest visiting:

OCTOBERPhoto: Echium near the Temple of the Winds

  • Iris Bed Western Lawn
  • Grass Garden Central Lawn
  • Species Rose Collection
  • Azalea Bed Oak Lawn
  • Herb Garden
  • Rhododendrons Tunnel and Princes Lawn
  • Water Conservation Garden
  • Viburnum Collection Photo: Species Rose Collection
  • Californian Garden
  • Southern Chinese Collection
  • Grey Garden
  • Australian Rainforest Walk
  • Echium species Tea Rooms & near Temple of the Winds
  • Vireya Rhododendrons Near Rose Pavilion
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    Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.