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Melbourne SkydeckvsRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is preferred by most professionals compared to Eureka Skydeck 88. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria comes in at 89 with recommendations from 7 publications including Time Out, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Melbourne Skydeck
Fodor's
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006
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Fodor's "The funky-shaped blue glass building, with an impressive gold cap, opened in May 2007." Full review
Time Out "The Edge: a glass box that extends three metres out of the 88th floor and offers the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere." Full review
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If see-through floors give you the willies, then we suggest you plant both feet on the Skydeck.
Travel + Leisure "At 935 feet above the ground, this 360-degree observatory has, on a clear day, vistas of Port Phillip Bay, the MCG, Dandenong Ranges, and beyond. " Full review
The Telegraph "Although there are several good vantage points to take in Melbourne's burgeoning skyline, none offer a view as commanding and uninterrupted at this 88th floor observation deck." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Your eyes will be irresistibly drawn to this 297m-tall tower, which can be seen from the banks of the Yarra." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With floor-to-ceiling windows and 360-degree views, the skydeck on the 88th floor of the Eureka building showcases the stunning geography in which the city is set"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "The vertigo-challenging Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere." Full review
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Time Out
Afar Magazine Time Out Travel + Leisure
Birdwood Ave, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
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Fodor's "Within its 100 acres are 12,000 species of native and imported plants and trees, sweeping lawns, and ornamental lakes." Full review
Concierge "Established in 1846, the Royal Botanic Gardens encompasses 87 acres of meandering paths, sweeping lawns, and lily-littered ornamental lakes."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the finest botanic gardens in the world, the Royal Botanical Gardens are one of Melbourne’s most glorious attractions." Full review
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Choose from a variety of guided walks through assorted horticultural pockets to learn a bit about history, botany and wildlife.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A true nature sanctuary for its flora and fauna." Full review
Time Out "Hosts year-round events and guided tours." Full review
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Kids will love the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden.
Afar Magazine "A great place to relax and soak it up—with or without the picnic." Full review
Time Out "If there’s anywhere you can escape the madness of the city CBD without actually leaving it, the Royal Botanic Gardens is the place." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Find a moment of zen within nearly 94 acres of stunningly-landscaped gardens, which offer vistas of the city skyline as it peeks through unique scenes, like the Arid Garden and Australian Forest Walk"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
