Useful Information
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Event dates
01 September 2022 - 31 December 2024
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Price
Garden Highlights Walk is currently being offered for free.
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Location
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
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Duration
1 hr
Garden Highlights Walk
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Join an experienced guide and venture through the Australian Garden on this fascinating guided walk and discover the uniqueness of Australian plants and how our current climate is changing our landscape. See the themed display gardens featuring plants from around Australia and hear fascinating stories about plants and their uses.
We suggest coming prepared for any weather with an umbrella or rain jackets.
For private group bookings, please call 03 5990 2200 or email mbookings@rbg.vic.gov.au.
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