• Father's Day at the Gardens

    Spend some quality time with your Dad this Father’s Day at the Gardens. Whether it's a guided tour, a cycle around the Cranbourne Bushland or brunch next to Ornamental Lake, there's sure to be something for everyone.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Birds in the Australian Garden

    Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home in this guided tour.
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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.