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Carlton Gardens and the Exhibition Building

Explore the World Heritage grounds of the Royal Exhibition Building and the surrounding gardens in the quiet morning light.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 08:45

    Il Dolce Freddo

    Start with a coffee and a scoop of gelato at Il Dolce Freddo. It is a quick stop to warm up before the walk.

  2. 09:00

    Royal Exhibition Building

    Walk to the Royal Exhibition Building. The tram routes 86 or 96 stop just outside at Stop 12. Enter the building to see the restored interior and soaring dome.

  3. 10:00

    Carlton Gardens

    Stroll through the adjacent Carlton Gardens. Enjoy the European-style layout, towering plane trees, and the majestic Victorian-era fountains.

Local tip

The tram is the easiest way to reach the Royal Exhibition Building. If you prefer to walk, allow extra time for the route.

Check before you go

  • Il Dolce Freddo hours are not specified in the context. Check opening times before you go.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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