

What's On at the Gardens
What's On at Melbourne Gardens
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DailyDailyDiscover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of…01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024From $1030 mins
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First Peoples' Knowledge
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
First Peoples' KnowledgeWomin Djeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local…20 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2024From $201.5 hrs -
Wellbeing
Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens
WellbeingOriginating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your…01 Jan 2023 - 29 Feb 2024From $402 - 3 hrs -
Nature Lovers
Secret Life of Birds
Nature LoversRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is full of incredible birdlife, from coots to cormorants, spinebills to…01 Jan 2023 - 20 Feb 2024From $101.5 hrs -
Arts & Culture
Moonlight Cinema
Arts & CultureMoonlight Cinema Melbourne is back this December in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Raise a toast…01 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024From $25 -
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Free Guided Walk
Free DailyA free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy Melbourne Gardens. Led by a…01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024Free1.5 hrs -
Audio Tours
Flora and the Baron
Audio Tours FreeBaron Ferdinand von Mueller - eccentric outsider, global scientific powerhouse and the Botanic Gardens’ first…06 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2024Free50 mins -
Special Event
Domain Discovery: Shrine & Gardens Tour
Special EventExplore more of Melbourne’s beautiful Domain Precinct on a Shrine of Remembrance tour followed by…07 Dec 2023 - 15 Feb 2024From $4575 mins -
Nature Lovers
Nature Detectives
Nature LoversDo you want to contribute to climate change research? Do you want to understand how…08 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2024Free1.5 hrs -
Family
Punting on the Lake
Family TourGlide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.01 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2024From $7530 - 60 mins -
Audio Tours
Sonica Botanica: Stories & Sounds from the Gardens
Audio Tours FreeImmerse yourself in intertwining stories, atmospheric music and mesmerising sounds of the natural environment in…20 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2024Free -
Family
Seek and Find Nature Cards
FamilySet your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of…01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024Free
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What's On at Cranbourne Gardens
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The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens
DailyDiscover the iconic Australian landscape on an open-air bus tour. From the Red Sand Garden,…01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024From $1030 mins -
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Garden Highlights Walk
DailyJoin an experienced guide and venture through the Australian Garden on this fascinating guided walk…01 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2024From $81 hr -
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Free Daily Shuttle
FreeThe Cranbourne Gardens Shuttle Bus can be booked for transport between Cranbourne Train Station and…01 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2024Free -
Family
Trees in the Australian Garden
FamilyExplore the beauty and diversity of Australia’s native trees as you follow a wonderful winding…10 Sep 2023 - 11 Feb 2024From $81 hr -
Family
Birds in the Australian Garden
FamilyDiscover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home. Take a…27 Sep 2023 - 06 Jan 2024From $81 hour -
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Seek and Find Nature Cards
Free Family School Holidays KidsSet your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of…01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024Free -
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Electric Mobility Scooter Hire
DailyExplore our award-winning Australian Garden on one of our electric mobility scooters for up to…01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024Free
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Melbourne Gardens
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Open
Daily: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Visitor Centre: 9:30am - 5pm
Children's Garden: 10am - 5:30pm (everyday during public or school holidays, Wed - Sun otherwise)
Melbourne Gardens is open every day of the year.
Please note that Plant Craft Cottage will be closed to the public until further notice.
Cranbourne Gardens
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Open
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.
There are roadworks near the eastern entrance to Cranbourne Gardens: Getting Here