At a glance
#1 of 10 Gardens in MelbourneLocalGuideWorld score: 4.74
Rating breakdown
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5 ★88%
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4 ★7%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★0%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Grotto?
- The Grotto is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 56 reviews.
- How does The Grotto rank in Melbourne?
- The Grotto is #1 of 10 Gardens in Melbourne by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Grotto located?
- Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia — 0.3 km from the center of Melbourne.
- How can I contact The Grotto?
- Phone: +61 3 9658 9658
Perhaps the best spot in the gardens. Escape the heat on a hot day or the rain on a wet day. Lovely little hide away!
Secluded pond area, features a considerable citybound waterfall, small stone work bridges and plenty of mosquitoes, as the sunlight drips to an evanescent end.
My friend showed me this place, believing it was a secret garden, which it is.
My friend showed me this place, believing it was a secret garden, which it is.
The Grotto is a hidden gem located inside King's Domain Gardens. It is close by to other attractions - Shrine of Remembrance, Government House, Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, Yarra River, Botanical Gardens and Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
For a long time, this area was dry and unloved, but now it has a waterfall, steep steps and walkways plus plenty of ferns and other foliage.
Great to check out early in the day, has been used for weddings in the past and could be visited as part of your daily exercise in the area, via The Tan.
Note: Can get a bit slippery after it has rained. There are 2 entrances, one is easier for those with mobility issues [Yarra River Side - not the one in thephoto with the sign].
For a long time, this area was dry and unloved, but now it has a waterfall, steep steps and walkways plus plenty of ferns and other foliage.
Great to check out early in the day, has been used for weddings in the past and could be visited as part of your daily exercise in the area, via The Tan.
Note: Can get a bit slippery after it has rained. There are 2 entrances, one is easier for those with mobility issues [Yarra River Side - not the one in thephoto with the sign].
It's hard to believe that this site within the beautiful Kings Domain gardens was once a quarry. In fact, the quarry supplied stone for steps and walkways in the nearby Botanic Gardens. It has been transformed into a beautifully landscaped hidden gem, a secret and peaceful hideaway. It's now an enchanting and peaceful area with steps leading down to a small pool, and has rockeries, tiny paths, and a lush hidden fern gully.
It is well shaded and has seating which, on a hot day, makes this one of the most peaceful and delightful parts of the Kings Domain gardens.
It is well shaded and has seating which, on a hot day, makes this one of the most peaceful and delightful parts of the Kings Domain gardens.
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