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Visitor Centre
Book into a tour, ride the Explorer bus or chat to our friendly staff.
Visitor Centre
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Accessible Change Room
Located at Garden level in the Visitor Centre building, access via lift and ramp.
Accessible Drop Off
Accessible Drop Off
Accessible Parking
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking including spaces for prams and seniors.
Amphitheatre
Sit and watch the birds on the water.
Arbour Garden
Walk through the vertical display of climbing plants.
Arbour Garden
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Arid Garden
Enjoy the newly refurbished ornamental display of native arid and dryland species.
Backyard Garden
A relaxing backyard garden space, just like at home!
Backyard Garden
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Bloodwood Garden
Relax and enjoy views across the Red Sand Garden.
Box Garden
Close your eyes and pretend you are in Gariwerd (Grampians National Park).
Box Garden
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Boon Wurrung Cafe
Enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat with views over the Red Sand Garden.
Boon Wurrung Cafe
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Bus Parking
Car Park
Free all day parking for visitors.
Cultivar Garden
Enjoy Australian cultivars (CULTIvated VARieties) in an ornamental garden.
Cultivar Garden
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Desert Discovery Camp
Dig in the sand at the Desert Discovery Camp.
Diversity Garden
Compare plants from the 83 bioregions of Australia in this one garden!
Diversity Garden
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Dry River Bed
Discover the dry plants in the riverbed along the side of the Red Sand Desert.
Elisabeth Murdoch Promenade
Enjoy water views along the walk to the lakeside kiosk
Entry Shelter
Plan your visit using the maps at the Entry Shelter
Eucalypt Walk
Discover the six Gardens featuring the iconic Eucalypt along this walk.
Forest Garden
Meander along the raised boardwalk and be immersed in our unique forest flora.
Forest Garden
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Future Garden
Enjoy the individual floral displays of one flower colour in this Garden
Future Garden
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Garden Ambassadors' Shed
Learn about the activities run by our volunteers including seasonal events and guided tours
Garden Ambassadors' Shed
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Gardens Shop
Proceeds go directly towards supporting the work of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
Gardens Shop
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Gibson Hill
Boasting views across the Red Sand Garden, enjoy the Garden from a different angle.
Gondwana Garden
Amble around the cool, lush greens of Australia's ancient rainforest origins
Gondwana Garden
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Gondwana Shelter
Take some time out and contemplate the ancient surrounding ancient landscape.
Greening Cities Garden
Explore planting ideas to create an oasis in our urban environments
Greening Cities Garden
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Home Garden
Follow the path into the open-air house to experience different types of backyards.
How to Garden
Learn how to grow and enjoy edible native plants from across Australia.
How to Garden
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Howson Hill
Ponder the small eucalypts and low-growing shrubs representing different mallee bio-regions.
Howson Hill
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Ian Potter Lake
Enjoy the wildlife on the water
Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct Lawn
Enjoy the lush green lawn under an umbrella.
Ironbark Garden
Feel the deep rivits of the dark bark of the iconic Ironbark
Ironbark Garden
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Kids' Backyard
Come and play with us, climb up, crawl under, around and through the play equipment.
Lakeside Kiosk
Grab a bite to eat or a drink and enjoy views of the Ian Potter Lake.
Lakeside Entrance
Best for the Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct, Gondwana Garden and the Lakeside Kiosk.
Lifestyle Garden
Relax in the outdoor living room, with shade and a place for the kids to play.
Lifestyle Garden
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Lilypad Bridge
Cross between the Elisabeth Murdoch Promenade and the Gondwana Garden.
Main Entrance
Enter here for the Australian Garden, Boon Wurrung Café and the Visitor Centre.
Melaleuca Spits
Where rivers run into the sea, the sandbars, shrubs and grasses evoke Australia's coast.
Melaleuca Spits
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Peppermint Garden
Be led by your nose through the familar smells of the Australian bush.
Peppermint Garden
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Promenade Plaza
Pull up a chair and people watch.
Red Sand Garden
Bask in the spectacular vision evoking Central Australia's natural environment.
Red Sand Garden
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Research Garden
Observe science in action as you walk between the different research beds.
Rockpool Pavilion
A shady spot to rest on the hot day
Rockpool Waterway
Watch the water flow along beside the Escarpment Wall.
Scribbly Path
Follow the curving paths and imagine you are on the bark of a scribbly gum.
Seaside Garden
Feel the sand under your feet as you dream of holidays at the beach.
Seaside Garden
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Serpentine Path
Meander down the curving path from arid landscape to the water.
Shuttle Bus Stop
Book your return shuttle trip from Cranbourne Gardens on our website or call the Visitor Centre.
Shuttle Bus Stop
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Stringybark Garden
Enjoy the size and shapes of the bottle trees and textures of the bark in this garden.
Stringybark Garden
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The Explorer
Book your ticket for the Explorer on our website.
Toilets
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby change.
Toilets
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby change
Toilets
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby change.
Trig Point Entrance
Walk to the Trig Point Lookout and the Stringybark Picnic Area.
Trig Track
Walk up 400m to the Trig Point lookout for 360 degree views!
Waterhole Bridge
Cross the Rockpool Waterway past the Escarpment Wall to the Serpentine Path.
Water Fountain
Water Fountain
Water Fountain
Water Fountain
Water Fountain
Water Saving Garden
Reflect on how you use water while you walk between oversized watering cans.
Water Saving Garden
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Weird and Wonderful Garden
Explore the curious shapes, textures and sizes of the plants in this adventurous garden
Weird and Wonderful Garden
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Woodlots
Walk along avenues of mallee species and consider the clearing of land for European agriculture.
Woodlots
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Woodland Picnic Area Entrance
Walk to the Woodland Picnic Area and on to Stringybark Picnic Area.
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