Explore the Australian Garden's Living Collections of Plants
Explore the Cranbourne Living Collections for a deeper understanding of the plants of the Gardens and hear from the curators.
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The Explorer
Discover the iconic Australian landscape and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air electric bus. From the Red Sand Garden, journey through the themed display gardens ending with the Eucalypt Walk, featuring only Australian plants.Book Now -
Birds in the Australian Garden
Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home in this guided tour.Book Now -
The Megaphone Project
This large-scale installation creates a space for listening to place, responding to the voices, rhythms, and atmospheres of multiple locations throughout the City of Casey.Learn More -
Gardens for Wildlife & Bandicoots
Cranbourne Gardens is a unique haven for endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, along with a wide array of native wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the Australian Garden to learn all about these marvelous marsupials, and be empowered to transform your own garden into an oasis for wildlife.Book Now -
Free Australian Garden Walk
Be led by a passionate guide on a venture through the highlights of the Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.Book Now -
ClimateWatch Walk
Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Cranbourne Gardens.Book Now
Cranbourne Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne offers a natural bushland experience alongside the Australian Garden, an award-winning, contemporary botanic garden celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australian landscapes and flora and featuring over 100,000 plants from 1,900 plant varieties.
The Gardens are located in Cranbourne, on the tourism routes to Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula, making it a great stopover point for a day trip, or enroute to nearby locations such as Cruden Farm and Moonlit Sanctuary. It's also close to other cultural destinations in the region, including Bunjil Place.
The bushland has over 450 indigenous plant species and includes over 10km of walking tracks, six kilometres of cycling tracks, a lookout tower, picturesque shelters, barbecues and playgrounds. It is a precious remnant of the vegetation that once covered the broader region and is actively managed to control the number of non-indigenous plants and exotic weeds.
There is a range of visitor programs, as well as self-guided walks available throughout the year.
During Fire Danger season, some facilities and tracks at Cranbourne Gardens may be closed.
Please note that for the safety of your beloved pet, and the native wildlife, no domesticated animals are allowed at the Cranbourne Gardens (unless they are a registered assistance animal).
Please note that the Rockpool Waterway is permanently closed and not available to access.
Last entry is 4.30pm with the Gardens closing at 5.00pm daily.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
All the information you need for visiting Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
Accessibility
Learn more about accessibility for all visitors to Cranbourne Gardens.
Boon Wurrung Café
Take in the sweeping views of the iconic Red Sand Garden and relax in our charming café.
Gardens Shop
Browse our large range of botanic gifts in-store.
What's on today
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The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens
Discover the iconic Australian landscape and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air electric bus. From the Red Sand Garden, journey through the themed display gardens ending with the Eucalypt Walk, featuring only Australian plants. For private group bookings, please call 03 9252 2429 or email mbookings@rbg.vic.gov.au. School Holidays Explorer Bus Children ride HALF PRICE on the School Holidays Explorer Bus during the Victorian school holidays. Experience amazing sights, sounds and scents as you cruise through the Australian Garden on this tour designed especially for families. Breathe in the fragrances of different eucalypt trees as you take in the colours of the landscape and find out why plants are so important for our planet. Learn more here.Daily ToursDailyFrom $1030 mins -
Free Australian Garden Walk
Venture through the highlights of the Australian Garden with one of our experienced guides. Discover what’s in bloom, explore the diversity of Australian plants, and hear stories about the garden’s award-winning design and the unique landscapes it brings to life. For private group bookings, please call 03 5990 2200 or email mbookings@rbg.vic.gov.au.Daily ToursDailyFREE1.5 hrs -
Free Shuttle Bus
The Cranbourne Gardens Shuttle Bus can be booked for transport between Cranbourne Train Station and Cranbourne Gardens for community members and tourists, including those with mobility requirements. The 9 seater bus is comfortable, wheelchair accessible (x1 chair) and has 1 compliant anchored baby seat for infants and up to 4 years and 1 additional booster seat suitable from 4 to 8 years. We can accomodate additional children if you provide your own booster seat, where anchoring is not required. Please contact the Cranbourne Gardens Visitor Centre on 03 5990 2262 to make a request. We will do our very best to assist you, pending availability. All children must be accompanied by an adult.DailyDailyFree -
ClimateWatch Walk
Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting our plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research? Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. The data you observe and record will help shape Australia’s scientific response to climate change. Make a real difference in your local community. Download the ClimateWatch app prior to the tour. Learn more at www.climatewatch.org.au.Nature Lovers Tour23 May - 21 August 2026FREE1 hr -
Gardens for Wildlife & Bandicoots
Cranbourne Gardens is a unique haven for endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, along with a wide array of native wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the Australian Garden to learn all about these marvelous marsupials, and be empowered to transform your own garden into an oasis for wildlife including native bees, butterflies, birds and more. Whether you live in the bush or the heart of the city, learn which plants and garden features can support your favourite critters, and some simple steps to act for bandicoots and help them thrive in the suburbs. Participants will also receive a complimentary wildlife gardening booklet. Proudly supported by the Melbourne Strategic Assessment Program. Image credit: Sharon Start.Nature Lovers Tour23 May - 13 August 2026From $101.5hrs -
Seek and Find Nature Cards
Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne with our Seek and Find Nature Cards, especially developed by artists Claire Mosley and Casey Atkinson (Bangerang / Wiradjuri). Collect a card from the Visitor Centre and explore the different landscapes and living collections as you search for all things big and small.FamiliesDailyFREE -
Electric Mobility Scooter Hire
Explore our award-winning Australian Garden on one of our electric mobility scooters for up to two hours. Our Garden is an all-access facility, providing safe paths for you to enjoy the beauty and diversity of Australian landscapes at your own leisure. For further information on accessibility, please call 5990 2200 or follow the link to our Accessibility – Cranbourne page. If you would like to hire an electric mobility scooter at alternative time, please call Cranbourne Visitor Centre on 5990 2262 or email us at RBGC@rbg.vic.gov.auDailyDailyFree