Melbourne Gardens
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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 and Gardens Shop are closed Dec 25.
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Location
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
Please note that a section of Fern Gully is currently closed.
The Tropical Glasshouse has permanently closed to visitors.
Cranbourne Gardens
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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.
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Location
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
Please note that the Cranbourne Explorer bus will not operate between 25-29 Nov.
There are roadworks near the eastern entrance to Cranbourne Gardens: Getting Here
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.
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.