The best picnic spots in Melbourne

Spring is well and truly in the air which means picnic season is officially here! Whether you’re planning a long awaited catch-up or a romantic outdoor date, there’s no shortage of beautiful parks and gardens to choose from in Melbourne.

For a picture-perfect lunch, there’s no better place than Carlton Gardens.

Wander 19th century flower beds, duck-filled ponds and ornate fountains before settling down in the shade of an ancient canopy.

If you want to work up an appetite before lunch, Fitzroy Gardens might be for you.

Take a wander along the avenues of elms before picking a native eucalyptus or Moreton Bay fig tree to spread your blanket under.

Got a few kids in tow? Head to Fitzroy Gardens where they can play on the dragon slide and double-necked giraffe swing to their hearts content.

See the full list to start planning your spring-time picnic adventures.