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Queen Victoria MarketvsRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Both are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria ranks slightly higher than Queen Victoria Market. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Queen Victoria Market
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne, Victoria
From $0/night
Travel + Leisure "Open since 1878, "Queen Vic" is an over-1,000-stall melting pot of Southeast Asian greens, Italian cheeses, kangaroo salami, and Tasmanian scallops." Full review
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Don't miss the flaky multilayered börek filled with everything from spiced lamb to leeks at the Mezze Table (Shop 95/96, Dairy Produce Hall).
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With over 600 traders, the Vic Market is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere and attracts thousands of shoppers." Full review
The Telegraph "The largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, the veteran 'Vic Market' (also lovingly known as the 'Queen Vic') has been trading here since 1861." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The city's main market, Queen Victoria Market offers an enticing overview of Melbourne's culinary riches." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the best parts about this market is that it's free, though we can't promise that you won't end up buying some locally cured meats and cheeses." Full review
Frommer's "This Melbourne institution—the “Vic Market”—covers several blocks." 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
From $0/night
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
