• Nature Play

    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 Tuesday and Wednesday.
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  • School holidays at the Gardens

    Don't miss all the exciting activities at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria these school holidays!
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  • Forest by Polyglot Theatre

    Together with Polyglot performers, rediscover the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne bushland, creating and playing in the wild spaces between the trees.
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  • Lightscape returns to Melbourne

    New installations. New artists. A breathtaking NEW journey. Whether it’s your first visit or a returning tradition, Lightscape 2026 promises an unforgettable night under the stars.
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  • Aboriginal Heritage Walk

    Womin Djeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. 
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  • Forest Therapy

    This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and elevating your mood.
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Cranbourne Gardens

  • Opening Hours

    Daily: 9am to 5pm

    (last entry 4:30pm)

    Visitor Centre: 9am - 4:30pm

    Cranbourne Gardens is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

  • Location

    Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Please note that the Rockpool Waterway is permanently closed and not available to access.

Please note that the Trig Point Lookout Tower is currently closed.

Please note that for the safety of our wildlife, domesticated animals are not allowed at Cranbourne Gardens.

What's On at the Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Voted ‘Australia’s Best Major Tourism Attraction’ at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards, the heritage-listed Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and the contemporary native Australian Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, offer a plethora of unique outdoor experiences. From a punt ride on the lake, or a relaxing picnic under the oaks, to a guided cultural walk or explorer bus ride along the many meandering trails, there’s always something new to enjoy.

Reconnect with nature, explore new sights, and unwind in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Plan your visit today and make the most of everything our Gardens have to offer.