Useful Information
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Event dates
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024
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.
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