Lunar tours

Join our astronomical guides at the Melbourne Observatory for a chance to view the Moon through historic telescopes.

Discover more about Earth’s only natural satellite and find out why the Moon sometimes appears to wobble!

Suitable for families with children aged 8 years and above.

When:

Thursday 21 March
Thursday 18 April
Thursday 16 May

9 – 10pm in March
8 – 9pm in April and May

Where:

Meet at the Melbourne Observatory, outside the Visitor Centre at Observatory Gate.

Cost:

$14 Adult
$10 child/conc/ friends
$40 family of 5 (2 adults and up to 3 children)
$30 family of 3 (1 adult and 2 children)

Bookings/enquiries
Tel: (03) 9252 2429
*Bookings required
Booking information/Cancellation Policy

Group bookings can be made by special arrangement. Minimum 15 people.

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VISIT THE GARDENS

Entry to the Gardens is free of charge

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Gardens map : Contact details

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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.