

Useful Information
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Event dates
01 January - 31 December 2023
Everyday
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Price
$15 Adult
$12 Conc
$10 Child (5 -17 years old)
During Victorian School Holidays children ride for free. -
Session times
Daily except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
11am – 5pm -
Location
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Check in at the customer service counter prior to the tour starting. -
Duration
30 mins
The Explorer - Melbourne Gardens
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. Admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
During winter, we encourage bringing a jacket or a rug to stay warm.
For private group bookings, please call 03 9252 2429 or email mbookings@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Kids Explorer
Children ride for FREE on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays. Experience amazing sights, sounds and scents as you cruise through Melbourne Gardens on this tour designed especially for families.
Children-specific commentary will be provided on the following tours during Victorian school holidays:
- Weekdays: 11am and 1:45pm.
- Weekends: 11am and 2pm.
What's On at the Gardens
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First Peoples' KnowledgeWomin Djeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local…
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Wellbeing
Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens
Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your… -
Nature Lovers
Secret Life of Birds
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is full of incredible birdlife, from coots to cormorants, spinebills to… -
Audio Tours
Flora and the Baron
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller - eccentric outsider, global scientific powerhouse and the Botanic Gardens’ first… -
Free
Free Guided Walk
A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy Melbourne Gardens. Led by a… -
Nature Lovers
ClimateWatch Walk at Melbourne Gardens
Do you want to contribute to climate change research? Do you want to understand how… -
Family
Punting on the Lake
Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise. -
Audio Tours
Sonica Botanica: Stories & Sounds from the Gardens
Immerse yourself in intertwining stories, atmospheric music and mesmerising sounds of the natural environment in… -
Family
Seek and Find Nature Cards
Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of… -
Family
Nature Play Melbourne
Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and the Ian… -
Special Event
Domain Discovery: Shrine & Gardens Tour
Explore more of Melbourne’s beautiful Domain Precinct on a Shrine of Remembrance tour followed by…
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Daily
The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens
Discover the iconic Australian landscape on an open-air bus tour. From the Red Sand Garden,… -
Wellness
Forest Therapy at Cranbourne Gardens
Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your… -
Daily
Garden Highlights Walk
Join an experienced guide and venture through the Australian Garden on this fascinating guided walk… -
Free
Free Daily Shuttle
The Cranbourne Gardens Shuttle Bus can be booked for transport between Cranbourne Train Station and… -
Free
ClimateWatch Walk at Cranbourne Gardens
Do you want to contribute to climate change research? Do you want to understand how… -
Family
Trees in the Australian Garden
Explore the beauty and diversity of Australia’s native trees as you follow a wonderful winding… -
Family
Birds in the Australian Garden
Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home. Take a… -
Free
Seek and Find Nature Cards
Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of… -
Daily
Electric Mobility Scooter Hire
Explore our award-winning Australian Garden on one of our electric mobility scooters for up to…