Seek and Find Nature Cards
Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wonderous plants and creatures of Melbourne Gardens with our free Seek and Find Nature Cards. Collect from the Visitor Centre.
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Botany Bootcamp
Summer has come to a close, but the fun is just getting started in 2023 with Botany Bootcamp back for another autumn! Take a magnified journey into the wonderful world of botany while celebrating the evolution of the Gardens’ cultivated landscapes.Learn More -
Secret Life of Birds
On this guided walk, spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake and delight in the sights and sounds of the birds that call the Gardens home.Learn More -
ClimateWatch Walk
Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Melbourne Gardens, with the data you observe and record helping to shape Australia’s scientific response to climate change.Learn More -
The Explorer
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus.Learn More -
Punting on the Lake
Settle back in an elegant wooden punt to enjoy a unique view of one of the world’s finest gardens as a professional guide tells you about it’s history and wild life.Learn More
Melbourne Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne has been a treasured part of Melbourne’s cultural life for more than 170 years – much loved by generations of Victorians, as well as by many visitors from interstate and overseas. It is a picturesque haven for recreation and an important resource for education, conservation, science and horticulture.
Melbourne Gardens extends over 38 hectares and houses a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world, including amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, cacti and succulents, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads, plants from Southern China and, in the Rare and Threatened Species Collection, plants from south-eastern Australia.
Shop and Dine
Gardens Shop
Visit the Gardens Shop next to the Visitor Centre for a range of botanic-inspired gifts, homewares and more.
Jardin Tan
From the Kiosk serving take-away coffee, beverages and house-made gelato to the spacious Eatery for dine-in, Jardin Tan has something for everyone.
The Terrace
The Terrace café and kiosk is the perfect place to settle in and take in views of the lake, the Gardens, and the city skyline.
