Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Forest Therapy

Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your senses in nature.
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Australian Landscape Walk

Venture through the highlights of the Australian Garden at Cranbourne Gardens on this guided walk and discover the uniqueness of Australian plants and how they adapt to our climate.
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Gene Tree: Listen. Now. Again

Part living sculpture, part call to attention, Gene Tree immerses audiences inside a chorus of children’s voices, dreaming futures together within the nooks and crannies of the Gardens.
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Punting on the Lake

Settle back in an elegant wooden punt to enjoy a unique view of one of the world’s finest gardens as a professional guide tells you about it’s history and wild life.
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Melbourne Gardens

Location

Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
Open

Daily 7.30am – 7.30pm

Children's Garden: Wed - Sun, 10am - Close

The Children's Garden is open daily during school holidays.

The Terrace Tearoom is closed for renovation until the end of October 2022.

Cranbourne Gardens

Location

Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
Open

Daily 9am to 5pm

(last entry 4.30pm)

Closed on Christmas Day

No lift access available from 15 August 2022 due to the installation of new lift. Full access is available via the ramp.

Cranbourne Gardens Visitor Centre Refurbishment

As part of the Eco-Tourism Infrastructure funding received from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is refurbishing the Visitor Centre at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne for improved visitor access and amenity.

The project will run from 3 October to late December 2022.

All visitor services are available from our pop-up visitor centre found in the Auditorium at the bottom of the stairs to the Australian Garden.