The Royal Botanic Gardens encompasses two diverse sites at its South Yarra and Cranbourne locations. Visit the world renowned Melbourne Gardens or the Cranbourne Gardens with its Australian bushland and the award winning Australian Garden at its heart.

Our research focuses on taxonomy of Victorian plants and fungi, origin of Australian flora and conservation. We also provide expert identification and information services to the public.

The Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology (ARCUE) was created in 1998 to help increase understanding of the ecology of cities and towns.