Carlton Gardens revitaliser
Carlton Gardens revitaliser
A great walk for people working in the northern part of the Melbourne CBD to get some exercise, green time and revitalise. It has wide paths in good conditions that are ideal for walking meetings.
Summary
A great walk for people working in the northern part of the Melbourne CBD to get some exercise, green time and revitalise. It has wide paths in good conditions that are ideal for walking meetings.
Description
Start on the corner of Victoria and Rathdowne Streets and proceed up the Western path (in the Gardens on the left hand side. The walk can be taken in either direction.
The magnificent Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Buildings is a World Heritage Site. It also includes the Melbourne Museum and IMAX Cinema. It has an impressive mix of mature Exotic, European and Australian trees. The Elm tree avenues are significant as few such plantings remain anywhere else in the world.
It is a great walk for anyone at anytime. You can see many different species of birds and in the evening you may see bats and possums too.
There are public toilets and an abundance of seats to sit, rest and watch if you have a little more time or need to talk. It is also a wonderful park for picnics.
Download the WalksMelbourne App, that includes this walk, from the 'Find out more' link above.
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Points of Interest
1. One of the ponds
There a couple of ponds in the Gardens with water birds and fountains.
2. Restored garden
Museum Victoria restored the former German Garden of the Western Forecourt in 2009, it was a carpark covered in asphalt.
3. Amazing Gum tree
This fantastic gum tree gives a glimpse of the types of trees that once dotted the landscape.
4. Playground
A great playground to bring children to on the weekend?
5. Basketball court
How about bringing a basketball and some work colleagues for a game?
6. Melbourne Museum
You could always stop and do some step ups onto the stone benches, that will get your blood going!
7. The Royal Exhibition Buildings
Completed in 1886 for the Melbourne International Exhibition it was the site of Australia's first Parliament in 1901
8. Westgarth Drinking Fountain
Make sure you have a look at the fountain of two embracing kangaroos that was built in 1888.
9. The Exhibition Fountain
This intricate, multi-level fountain is a sight to behold.
10. The Avenue of trees
Wonderful
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Local treasures
Art and culture
Park / Garden
