Carlton Gardens

A large 26-hectare swathe of Carlton is occupied by Carlton Gardens which feature manicured gardens, ornate water features and paths lined with trees that are over a century old. The gardens make a great spot for a weekend picnic and are well-used for this reason. Within the gardens you’ll find Melbourne Museum where you can see a selection of the 17 million+ piece collection including a taxidermied Phar Lap, a blue whale skeleton or one of the visiting exhibits. The museum also features an IMAX theatre. Adjacent to the museum is the Royal Exhibition Hall which was built for the international Exhibition of 1880 and is a Unesco World Heritage site. With its grand arched entrances and massive dome modelled after that of the Florence Cathedral, the building is a site to behold.