• Live at the Gardens

    What happens when Melbourne’s most-loved botanic gardens joins forces with one of Australia’s premier outdoor music event organisers? The result is Live At The Gardens.
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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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  • Gardens for Bandicoots and Wildlife

    Discover the tools the gardens use to keep our Bandicoots and other wildlife safe as well as learn some tips on what you can do to make your own garden a thriving home for wildlife whether you live in the bush or the heart of the city.
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  • Secret Life of Birds

    On this guided walk, spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake and delight in the sights and sounds of the birds that call the Gardens home.
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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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Explore our Gardens

Melbourne Gardens

  • Opening Hours

    Daily: 7:30am - 7:30pm

    Visitor Centre: 9:30am - 5pm

    Children's Garden: 10am - 5:30pm, Wed-Sun only

    Melbourne Gardens is open every day of the year.

    Please note that the Visitor Centre is closed Dec 25 & Jan 1.

  • Location

    Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne

Please note that the Children's Garden water features will be turned off from Fri 8 Nov - Mon 11 Nov.

Please note that a section of Fern Gully is currently closed.

The Tropical Glasshouse has permanently closed to visitors.

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

There are roadworks near the eastern entrance to Cranbourne Gardens: Getting Here

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

What's On at the Gardens

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Australia’s Best Major Tourism Attraction

Voted ‘Australia’s Best Major Tourism Attraction’ at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards, and best Victorian Major Tourist Attraction for three years in a row, 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.