Nature Play Melbourne | Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

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Useful Information

Event dates

06 January - 07 January 2026
Price

FREE

No bookings required - Drop in anytime.
Location

Meet at The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Duration

4 hrs
Session Times

10am - 2pm

Drop in anytime.
Social Script

You can find the social script here.

Nature Play Melbourne

06 January - 07 January 2026

Families School Holidays

Celebrate Nature Play Week and delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and in The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this spring.

Learning Facilitators and volunteers will support your child to find joy in connecting with the natural world through a range of nature-inspired experiences. Children will be inspired by the signs of spring, bursting flower buds and play in the magic of the Gardens.

Inclusive experiences for all ages and families.

Join us for even more free Nature Play!

Nature Play at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is happening from Mon 19 - Tue 22 Jan.

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