Melbourne Gardens and Days Gone By

Itinerary
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Stop At: Shrine of Remembrance, St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3001 Australia

Option 1: Gain expert insight into the incredible history and significance of the Shrine of Remembrance on an intimate, 75 minute guided tour through the garden courtyard, inside the sanctuary, and into the underground Galleries of Remembrance which house artefacts and memorabilia including letters, uniforms and even one of the boats that landed at Gallipoli.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, Victoria 3004 Australia

Option 2: Relax as you cruise around the bays and islands of the Ornamental Lake on a wooden punt. This is an excellent opportunity to get up close to the magnificent birdlife and aquatic plants that are less accessible from land. As you glide through the water, your punter will tell stories of the history, wildlife and plants of the gardens.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick, Glen Eira, Victoria 3185 Australia

Rippon Lea is one of the most impressive National Trust properties in Victoria. Spend time exploring the extensive gardens before a guided tour of the mansion that will take you through both living and bedroom areas of the house and include stories of the families who lived there, their lives at Rippon Lea and how the house has changed over the years.

Duration: 2 hours