Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Royal Botanic Gardens
| Length | 2.4 mi |
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| Est. Steps | 5500 |
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Introduction
Royal Botanic Gardens is a 2.4 mile (5,500-step) route located near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
No visit to Melbourne is complete without a walk, jog or run around Melbourne's iconic 'Tan Track', a 3.827km track around the Botanic Gardens.
Commonly and affectionately known locally as the TAN, it is officially termed the Tan Track. The TAN name origins are disputed: a surface of TAN-coloured stone aggregate or, the track is around the boTANic gardens or, it once was covered by TAN bark.
Regarded as Melbourne's most popular running route, The Tan is suitable for runners of all abilities with a gravel track except for the bitumen footpath along Anderson Street.
The Tan was originally constructed in the early 1900's as a tanbark horse-riding track but today is one of Melbourne's most frequented locations. Locals, visitors and famous alike now share the space as its international reputation has grown.
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Great route but very busy at the current time