The Royal Botanic Gardens has been voted the best thing to do in Melbourne in 2025 by Time Out readers.

Votes were cast for the People’s Choice categories in September and October, with Time Out encouraging people to share their favourite things to do, see, the best places to eat and the nicest places to stay in Melbourne, Sydney and Australia.

The people of Melbourne have spoken and have voted a historic landmark in the middle of the CBD as the best thing to do in the city.

Situated right next to the Yarra River, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne have been loved and enjoyed by residents for almost 180 years.

Extending across 38 hectares, the gardens are home to more than 8,500 species of plants.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria director and chief executive Chris Russell said it was

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