The Royal Exhibition Building and the adjoining Carlton Gardens remain from the time when Melbourne was truly Marvelous. The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens have been described by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as "a rare intact reminder of the 19th century international exhibition movement, which fostered a global exchange of products and ideas." Apart from the trees and gardens, Carlton Gardens acts as a habitat for a variety of wildlife including brush tailed possums and many native birds.

Carlton Gardens is a World Heritage Site, located to the north-east of the Melbourne CBD. The Gardens are extensive, covering 26 ha (64 acres). It's a popular place for picnic and BBQs. The large playground is popular with youngsters. Carton Gardens takes in the Melbourne Museum, the Royal Exhibition Building and the Imax Theatre. Carlton Gardens came to prominence in 1880, when the international exhibition was held in Melbourne.. The Carlton Gardens hosts a wide range of birds and animals. The trees are quite unusual and include an enormous Morton Bay Fif.

Lovely place to walk past on the way to the Melbourne museum. This time of the year, there’s autumn leaves covering the walkways. There is even a small pond with some ducks in the corner. And right in front of the royal exhibition hall, there is a fountain where sometimes you will catch couples taking their wedding photos here.

Carlton Gardens is a marvelous place for a picnic. The lawns are lush, and the mature deciduous trees provide ample shade in Summer. The Classical fountain is imposing, it's quite spectacular to look at. Carlton Gardens is a boon to the people of Melbourne. The Carlton Gardens adjoin the Exhibition Building, they are easy to get to by tram.