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  • Palm trees lining River Yarra, beside Alexandra Gardens.
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Alexandra Gardens

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On the south bank of the Yarra River, the Alexandra Gardens connect to Kings Domain, the Domain Parklands and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

First laid out in 1904, the gardens’ most notable feature is the line of historic rowing boathouses lining the Yarra River.

The gardens’ palm trees, ornamental shrubs and tree-lined avenues merge with the Royal Botanic Gardens, and its star-shaped garden bed is designed to represent the Federation of Australia.

The gardens' riverfront barbecues are popular with Melburnians for family outings, alfresco office Christmas parties, and Moomba celebrations.

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Alexandra Gardens
3 Boathouse Dr
Melbourne 3004

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  • telephone number: 03 9658 9658
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