Victoria Gardens

Victoria Gardens sits in Prahran, one of Melbourne's lively inner-southern suburbs. A lovely public garden, it's a much-loved local green space — combining manicured lawns, garden beds, mature trees and walking paths with a peaceful, well-kept setting, offering a tranquil pocket of green in the busy inner south.

The appeal is that combination of beautiful, well-maintained gardens and a relaxed atmosphere: room to stroll, picnic and relax, pretty plantings to enjoy, and a peaceful spot to escape the bustle. It's a lovely, welcoming green space that's become a genuine local favourite for a relaxing break, a walk or some quiet time outdoors.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's a firm local favourite. The gardens are free and open year-round, but facilities and any seasonal plantings vary, so it's worth checking the surrounds before a special trip — though for a stroll among the gardens, a picnic or some quiet time outdoors, you can generally just turn up and enjoy Victoria Gardens in Prahran.