Melbourne
4.7★
Burnley Gardens
500 Yarra Blvd, Burnley VIC 3121
Overview
Burnley Gardens is a garden in Burnley, within easy reach of the suburb's walkable inner-east streets, river parklands, and Glenferrie Road connectivity. As part of Burnley's open-space and outdoor lifestyle, it offers open space for recreation, shade, and time outdoors close to home. Residents use the park for walking, jogging, children's play, and dog exercise, often before or after school runs and shopping trips along nearby streets. Green space such as Burnley Gardens shapes the outdoor character of Burnley. It gives families and locals room to slow down and supports the active, neighbourhood-based lifestyle many residents value.
Quick info
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Accessibility & convenience
Visitor amenities
Reviews
Rumah Bocil
★★★★★“This hidden garden inside the university campus feels like a fairytale come to life. Even under a cloudy sky, the hanging wisteria flowers create a dreamy, peaceful atmosphere. The soft purple blossoms form a natural canopy along the walkway, while other flowers bloom beautifully around them. It’s calm, quiet, and incredibly picturesque — a perfect escape for anyone who loves nature and serenity. 🌿💜”
Kazz Crofts
★★★★★“Stunning gardens. I visited about 6pm on a Saturday and it was magical wandering around basically having the gardens to myself. Each zone makes you feel a completely different atmosphere. The history of the place on the app is so interesting. I found the GPS responsive guided tour a bit hard to control but the historical information was excellent. I’m putting this one down as a place to take friends who visit for a stroll. My photos show how wonderful the various flowers are, and the stunning giant Queensland Kauri.”
Carol Parker
★★★★☆“Beaut gardens.no toilet.Has been 'hidden' since first visit in 1976. Could be used to invigorate today's youth if Government was PROACTIVE”
Ramon Brandt
★★★★☆“A beautiful garden that is definitely worth a visit. It's a smaller garden but still has a lot to offer and we really enjoyed our visit. It's not as busy which was a big plus for us. One thing we noticed and really liked is that there are plenty of nice benches to take a break and relax.”
Tony Kennedy
★★★★★“A historic garden being over 100 years old. Now part of Melbourne University. A great place for a walk or a picnic.”
Frequently asked questions
Access details for Burnley Gardens in Hawthorn are best confirmed on Google Maps or the operator website. Entry fees, steps, and lift access vary by landmark type. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Hawthorn.