

What's On at the Gardens
What's On at Melbourne Gardens
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DailyDiscover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of…
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First Peoples' Knowledge
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Womin Djeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local… -
Wellbeing
Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens
Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your… -
Family
Seek and Find Nature Cards
Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of… -
Audio Tours
Sonica Botanica: Stories & Sounds from the Gardens
Immerse yourself in intertwining stories, atmospheric music and mesmerising sounds of the natural environment in… -
Nature Lovers
Secret Life of Birds
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is full of incredible birdlife, from coots to cormorants, spinebills to… -
Arts & Culture
Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema Melbourne is back this December in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Raise a toast… -
Audio Tours
Flora and the Baron
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller - eccentric outsider, global scientific powerhouse and the Botanic Gardens’ first… -
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Free Guided Walk
A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy Melbourne Gardens. Led by a… -
Family
Punting on the Lake
Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise. -
Arts & Culture
Collected Walks by Tai Snaith
Public infrastructure construction meets public art in this beautiful large-scale work by Melbourne artist, Tai… -
Family
The Wind in the Willows
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Glenn… -
Family
Butterfly House by Born in a Taxi
Ever thought about how much we rely on insects? Come and celebrate the miracle of… -
Arts & Culture
Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing is an energetic romp where the spirit of rock’n’roll is moulded…
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What's on at Cranbourne Gardens
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The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens
Discover the iconic Australian landscape on an open-air bus tour. From the Red Sand Garden,… -
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Free Daily Shuttle
The Cranbourne Gardens Shuttle Bus can be booked for transport between Cranbourne Train Station and… -
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Australian Landscape Walk
Venture through the highlights of the Australian Garden at Cranbourne Gardens on this guided walk… -
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… -
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Electric Mobility Scooter Hire
Explore our award-winning Australian Garden on one of our electric mobility scooters for up to… -
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Eco Opera
Eco Opera is a multi-dimensional love song to our planet, blending diverse recordings into a…
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Melbourne Gardens
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Location
Wurundjeri & Bunurong Country
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
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Open
Daily 7:30am – 7:30pm
Visitor Centre: 9:30am - 5pm
Children's Garden: Daily, 10am - Close
Cranbourne Gardens
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Location
Bunurong Country
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
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Open
Daily 9am to 5pm
(last entry 4:30pm)
Visitor Centre: 9am - 4:30pm
Closed on Christmas Day
All abilities access to the Australian Garden is via the ramp only until Feb 2023 while we install a new lift.
Boon Wurrung Café will be closed on the 6th and 7th of February. The Kiosk will be open on both of these days between 9am and 3pm.