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Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Just a 45 minute drive from Melbourne's city centre, discover the astonishing beauty and diversity of more than 170,000 individual native plants at the Cranbourne Gardens. You will find them displayed in settings that capture the essence of Australia's diverse landscape from the Red Centre to the coastal fringes.

The Australian Garden comprises 11 precincts and facilities at the northern end of the garden, boardwalks and viewing platforms on Howson and Gibson Hills, and an amphitheatre for education programs and performances.

It is a place where you can explore the evolving connections between people, plants and landscapes. The Australian Garden is also a place where you can discover inspiration and information about how to use Australian plants in your garden.

Tours, activities and programs in the Australian Garden provide a range of informative and exciting experiences for visitors of all ages. Take a ride on The Explorer electric bus to discover this amazing 15 hectare garden.

From the Australian Garden, head into the bushland and picnic areas or visit the Gardens Shop and Boon Wurrung Cafe. The bushland has a state-of-the-art nature playground and hiking and biking trails.

Open every day except Christmas Day.

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Special Features:

Barbeque, Cafe, Carpark, Coach Parking, Conference/Convention Facilities, Enquiry Desk, Family Friendly, Kiosk, Lawn / Gardens, Lookouts, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Shop / Gift Shop

Accessible friendly:

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Opening Hours:

Open everyday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive
Cranbourne Victoria 3977
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Related Events and Packages:

BBQ, Family and Kids Picnic Boxes at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Available daily through Winter | PACKAGE | DEAL
The Explorer Bus at Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne
Daily through Winter | EVENT
Free Shuttle Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Available Daily through Winter | EVENT
Free Australian Garden Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Available daily through Winter | 11am | EVENT
ClimateWatch Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Friday 13 June 2025 | From 11:30am | EVENT
Australian Plant Safari Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Monday 16 June 2025 | From 1:45pm | EVENT
Australian Plant Safari Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Friday 20 June 2025 | From 1:45pm | EVENT
Gardens for Wildlife & Bandicoots at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Saturday 21 June 2025 | From 11am | EVENT
Birds in the Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Sunday 29 June 2025 | From 10am | EVENT
Birds in the Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Wednesday 9 July 2025 | From 10am | EVENT
ClimateWatch Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Saturday 12 July 2025 | From 11:30am | EVENT
Birds in the Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Sunday 20 July 2025 | From 10am | EVENT
Australian Plant Safari Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Monday 21 July 2025 | From 1:45pm | EVENT
Australian Plant Safari Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Friday 25 July 2025 | From 1:45pm | EVENT
Gardens for Wildlife & Bandicoots at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Saturday 26 July 2025 | From 11am | EVENT
Trees in the Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Sunday 27 July 2025 | From 11am | EVENT
ClimateWatch Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Friday 15 August 2025 | From 11:30am | EVENT
Australian Plant Safari Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Monday 18 August 2025 | From 1:45pm | EVENT
Australian Plant Safari Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Friday 22 August 2025 | From 1:45pm | EVENT
Gardens for Wildlife & Bandicoots at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Saturday 23 August 2025 | From 11am | EVENT
Birds in the Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Saturday 30 August 2025 | From 10am | EVENT
BBQ, Family and Kids Picnic Boxes at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Available daily through Spring | PACKAGE | DEAL
Free Shuttle Bus at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Available Daily through Spring | EVENT
The Explorer Bus at Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne
Daily through Spring | EVENT
Free Australian Garden Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Available daily through Spring | 11am | EVENT
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