• Lightscape

    Step into a world of wonder as the all-new Lightscape 2025 returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this winter.
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  • Live At The Gardens

    Friday 28 November – Franz Ferdinand with special guests Teenage Dads and Delivery. On sale nowLive At The Gardens’ unique outdoor concert experience creates a vibrant wonderland of music, food and festivities under the stars.
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  • Forest Therapy

    This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and elevating your mood.
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  • Aboriginal Heritage Walk

    Womin Djeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. 
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  • The Explorer

    Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. Admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 
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Cranbourne Gardens

  • Opening Hours

    Daily: 9am to 5pm

    (last entry 4:30pm)

    Visitor Centre: 9am - 4:30pm

    Cranbourne Gardens is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

  • Location

    Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

There are roadworks near the eastern entrance to Cranbourne Gardens: Getting Here

Please note that the Trig Point Lookout Tower is currently closed.

Please note that for the safety of our wildlife, domesticated animals are not allowed at Cranbourne Gardens.

Please note that the Rockpool Waterway is currently closed.

What's On at the Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Voted ‘Australia’s Best Major Tourism Attraction’ at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards, the heritage-listed Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and the contemporary native Australian Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, offer a plethora of unique outdoor experiences. From a punt ride on the lake, or a relaxing picnic under the oaks, to a guided cultural walk or explorer bus ride along the many meandering trails, there’s always something new to enjoy.

Reconnect with nature, explore new sights, and unwind in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Plan your visit today and make the most of everything our Gardens have to offer this summer.