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An afternoon outing · Along the Yarra

Art, then the gardens

Start by the river, spend time with the art, then leave the city noise behind in the gardens.

3 stops · about 2 hours 20 minutes at the stops, plus travel

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Lake in the Royal Botanic Gardens photographed in 2018
Photo: Gary Houston, 2018 · CC0

The stops, in order

  1. Flinders Street Station

    Melbourne CBD · about 20 minutes

    Meet at the station and take a look along the river.

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  2. NGV International

    Southbank · about 1 hour

    Leave time for the collection rather than trying to see everything.

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

    Melbourne Gardens · about 1 hour

    Finish with the garden paths and a pause by the lake.

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Short on time? Stop after NGV International. That is about 1 hour 20 minutes at the stops.

Suggested durations exclude travel; check opening times. These are suggested stops, not a booked itinerary, so check tickets and sessions before you go.

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