Free Australian Garden Walk

Venture through the highlights of the Australian Garden with one of their experienced guides. Discover what's in bloom, explore the diversity of Australian plants, and hear stories about the garden's award-winning design and the unique landscapes it brings to life.

For private group bookings, please call or email the organisers.

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Other tours by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Cranbourne Gardens Tours

The Explorer at Cranbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. Admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Children ride half price on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays. Experience amazing sights, sounds and scents as you cruise through the Gardens on this tour designed especially for families. Breathe in the fragrances of different eucalypt trees as you take in the colours of the landscape and learn why plants are so important for the planet.

From $10 to $15 per person

Birds in the Australian Garden

Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how they have shaped the country's forests and wildflowers on a guided tour. See and hear them flying, feeding and nesting as you explore the landscape. Some of the unique species you may come across include the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus), the New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) or the Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys).

From $12 to $15 per person

Australian Plant Safari Bus

Explore the fascinating world of Australian plants and their incredible relationships with birds and animals on this Australian Plant Safari Bus tour. Be guided on a journey through the diverse landscapes of Australia within the meticulously curated Australian Garden, from the arid deserts to the vibrant coastal zones and lush bushlands.

From $15 to $20 per person

Gardens for Wildlife and Bandicoots

Cranbourne Gardens is a unique haven for endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, along with a wide array of native wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the Australian Garden to learn all about these marvelous marsupials, and be empowered to transform your own garden into an oasis for wildlife including native bees, butterflies, birds and more. Whether you live in the bush or the heart of the city, learn which plants and garden features can support your favourite critters, and some simple steps to act for bandicoots and help them thrive in the suburbs. Participants will also receive a complimentary wildlife gardening booklet. Proudly supported by the Melbourne Strategic Assessment Program.

From $12 to $40 per person

ClimateWatch Walk

Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research? Join their ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. The data you observe and record will help shape Australia's scientific response to climate change. Make a real difference in your local community.

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