Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The picturesque setting of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne extends over 36 hectares and displays more than 50,000 plants. Diverse plant collections, year-round events, unique tours, and a reputation as one of the world's finest gardens has made the Royal Botanic Gardens one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions.

We are currently recruiting Voluntary Guides, Garden Ambassadors and Children’s Garden volunteers at RBG Melbourne. Please download an application forms here.

What's on
 
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The Gardens Shop
 
Garden Discovery Walk
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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Volunteers at RBG Melbourne

We are currently recruiting Voluntary Guides, Garden Ambassadors and Children’s Garden volunteers at RBG Melbourne.

Hidden Park - game for iPhone

The Hidden Park seamlessly blends iPhone game wizardry with the natural wonder of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.

The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is a magical place to discover the world of plants.

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk is a rich and vibrant cultural experience.  11 am to 12.30 pm Tuesday to Friday and the first Sunday of the month.

Guilfoyle’s Volcano

Concealed for decades, Guilfoyle’s Volcano has been restored and re-imagined with a bold, contemporary landscape design.

Working Wetlands

Working Wetlands is an innovative water management project which is currently underway at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Last updated 20 Mar 2012

VISIT THE GARDENS

Entry to the Gardens is free of charge

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WHAT'S ON

Find out what events and activities are on this season at the Gardens.

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PLANT DATABASE

Visit the online Plant Census to find out what plants grow at RBG Melbourne.

Check out the National Trust Trees iPhone App.

Myrtle Rust exotic plant disease now in Australia

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