Families

Explore our full range of nature based activities designed for the whole family.

Botanica

School holiday favourite, Botanica, is returning to Melbourne Gardens this summer. Unleash your imagination as you create cubbies and craft creatures…

17 Jan 2024 - 20 Jan 2024

Free

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The Wind in the Willows

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Glenn Elston’s adaption of Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on…

20 Dec 2023 - 28 Jan 2024

From $25

1.5 hrs

melbourne Gardens

Gardens Explorer

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus.

01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024

From $10

30 mins

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Seek & Find

Collect a card from the Visitor Centre and explore the different landscapes and living collections as you search for all things big and small.

01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024

Free

cranbourne Gardens

Nature Play Cranbourne

Get creative, get crafty, get messy and get immersed in a range of family friendly, nature-based activities at Cranbourne Gardens these summer school…

23 Jan 2024 - 25 Jan 2024

Free

4 hrs

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Gardens Explorer

Discover the iconic Australian landscape on an open-air bus tour with our professional guides.

01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024

From $10

30 mins

cranbourne Gardens

Seek & Find

Collect a card from the Visitor Centre and explore the different landscapes and living collections as you search for all things big and small.

01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024

Free

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

This beloved area is an oasis of nature play for families with young children. The Children's Garden is open Wednesday to Sunday, and also on Victorian school holidays and public holidays.

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Woodland Picnic Area Playground

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Only a short walk from the carpark, this state-of-the-art nature playground and picnic area is ideal for families.

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Rockpool Waterway

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Situated close to the entrance of the Australian Garden, this is an excellent spot for children to splash around on warmer days. Please note that the water is turned off at 4:15pm each day.

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