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.

If you visit in the warmer months, make sure to bring a change of clothes as there are multiple water play options - guaranteed to end up with very wet - but very happy little kiddos.

If you go in colder, wet weather - be sure to wear gumboots as there are lots of leafy, grassy areas to explore - which equals MUDDY PUDDLES!

There are mazes to challenge them, lakes to ponder, trees to climb, a bamboo forest to explore, a tree-house with a spiral staircase to discover, as well as lots of animal-shaped shrubs to spot! 
In the community garden you will also find a sand pit - perfect to get hands dirty.

This is a fully fenced in area - and an absolute perfect picnic spot for a mother's group, kids party or family outing!

the nitty gritty

Gate opening/closing times:

Open 10am–sunset Wednesday–Sunday and public holidays;
10am–sunset seven days a week during Victorian State School holidays.

Closed to the public Monday–Tuesday during Victorian State School terms for booked school groups only

toilet facilities -  water play in warmer weather -some sheltered areas - pram accessible

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne
Wurundjeri Country

Mamma's special mention:

Mamma says it is an absolute must to visit Fern Gully whilst you are here.

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