Pioneer Womens Memorial Garden - Melbourne (VIC)

5 /5 Michelle Saldanha: Short walk from the botanical gardens. Not very crowded and great for a scenic stroll.

4 /5 Kay B: This place is lovely. peaceful and serene. i got there just the fountain turned off but it was still beautiful. The only concern was I think the small pond should be cleaned more often.

5 /5 Atiq: Been there several times to the Botanical gardens but never to this little secluded space. This place is a nice little garden by itself and has a spout flowing with sounds of waterfall.

5 /5 A W: Beautiful garden just beyond the Botanical Gardens on the way to the Myer Bowl or the city. Tranquil and well designed with some lovely features including a sun dial and lion head fountain. A fitting memorial which probably doesnt get as many visitors as it should due to its location but definitely worth a visit if youre walking through.

5 /5 Adam G: The Pioneer Womens Memorial Garden in Kings Domain, is a memorial that honours the contribution of the pioneer women settlers to the development of the state of Victoria. The garden was designed by Hugh Linaker as part of Victoria’s centenary celebrations. Its a sunken garden cut into the side of a hill and features a cross-shaped watercourse and a small tranquil pond leading to a blue-tiled grotto cut into the side of the hill. In the centre of the grotto theres a small bronze statue of a woman by sculptor Charles Web-Gilbert. Theres a high wall built from rough masonry covering the cutting with a plaque set on each side of the wall and also one on the sundial which is inscribed with the words "This base holds the casket containing the sheets of remembrance to the pioneer women of Victoria 1834 - 1934" As well as water lilies that grow in the canal, the Pioneer Womens Memorial Garden features well maintained flower beds and is a popular venue for garden weddings. Public toilets are located nearby on the gravel pathway towards Government House and roadside parking is available a short walk away along Alexandra Avenue near the Swan Street Bridge.