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Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Just a 50 minute drive from Melbourne's city centre, discover the astonishing beauty and diversity of more than 100,000 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 award-winning Australian Garden comprises 11 precincts and facilities , boardwalks and viewing platforms on Howson and Gibson Hills.

Tours, activities and programs in the Australian Garden provide a range of informative and exciting experiences for visitors of all ages. Take a Free Guided Walk or ride on The Explorer 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 Café. The bushland has a state-of-the-art nature playground, hiking and biking trails.

Visitors can also discover inspiration and information about how to use Australian plants in your garden. The Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne host a plant sale, where you can choose from a range of plants including grasses, climbers, border-plants, ground-cover, bushes, trees and more, many of which you will find in the Australian Garden. Please check their website for further details.

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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:

Free Australian Garden Walk at RBGC
Daily from Thursday 1 January to Wednesday 1 July 2026 |From 11am | EVENT
The Explorer and Kids Explorer Bus at RBGC
Daily for the month of March 2026 | From 10am to 4pm | EVENT
Gardens for Wildlife & Bandicoots at RBGC
Saturday 7 March Saturday 23 May 2026 | Selected dates | EVENT
ClimateWatch Walk at RBGC
Sunday 8 March to Saturday 23 May 2026 | Selected Dates & Times | EVENT
Cranbourne Friends Plant Sale At RBGC
Saturday 14 March and Sunday 15 March 2026 | EVENT
Birds in the Australian Garden at RBGC
Saturday 14 March to Sunday 17 May 2026 | Selected Days | EVENT
Forest Therapy at RBGC
Sunday 15 March 2026 | 10am | EVENT
The Explorer and Kids Explorer Bus at RBGC
Daily for the month of April 2026| From 10am to 4pm | EVENT
Big Bandicoot Backyard at RBGC
Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April 2026 | EVENT
Australian Garden 20th Birthday Weekend at RBGC
Saturday 11 April to Sunday 12 April 2026 | EVENT
Forest Therapy at RBGC
Sunday 19 April 2026 | 10am | EVENT
Flora Australis at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Sunday 19 April 2026 | 11am | EVENT
Flora Australis at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Sunday 19 April 2026 | 11am | EVENT
The Explorer and Kids Explorer Bus at RBGC
Daily for the month of May 2026| From 10am to 4pm | EVENT
Forest Therapy at RBGC
Sunday 17 May 2026 | 10am | EVENT
Flora Australis at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Tuesday 19 May 2026 | 11am | EVENT
The Explorer and Kids Explorer Bus at RBGC
Daily for the month of June 2026| From 10am to 4pm | EVENT
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