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Our Gardens

Melbourne

Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, the living heart of the city.

Cranbourne

Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and see spectacular Australian plants in an award-winning garden.
Science
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a centre of excellence for botanical research. We play a vital role in the study of Australia’s plants, fungi and algae, enriching our understanding of native biodiversity and its urgent conservation needs.
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Herbarium

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Initiatives
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a leader in innovative public programming and world-leading botanical, horticultural and conservation research.
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Southern Brown Bandicoot

Landscape Succession Strategy

Climate Change Alliance

Virtual Garden
Learn
Our dedicated education staff deliver a wide variety of nature based learning programs Mon-Fri at the Melbourne Gardens & Mon-Thu at the Cranbourne Gardens
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Early Childhood Excursions

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Biomimicry

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series

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What's On

Wellbeing

Explore our full range of wellbeing and nature programs.

melbourne Gardens

Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens

This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and…

14 Jan 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

cranbourne Gardens

Forest Therapy at Cranbourne Gardens

This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and…

17 Mar 2024 - 19 May 2024

melbourne Gardens

Harp Meditations

Relax and take in the colours of sunset at the Arid Garden whilst listening to the soothing sounds of music composed by harpist Michael Johnson.<br…

29 Jan 2024 - 25 Mar 2024

Bushland Walking Trails

With over ten kilometres of walking tracks through beautiful remnant bushland, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is the perfect place to reset.

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