Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia, Melbourne
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 2-3 hours across the Australian Garden and the heath walks
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 · From the Cranbourne Gardens page on rbg.vic.gov.au (checked 5 November 2026): the gardens open daily 9:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:30 and the visitor centre 9:00-16:30, every day of the year except Christmas Day, with free admission. On site are the Australian Garden and the Red Sand Garden, with free guided walks and an open-air electric bus tour. The address is the corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, telephone +61 3 5990 2200, email [email protected].
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Admission is free · Student: No fares apply to any age group · The open-air electric bus and the other on-site programmes are listed separately, and parking or group arrangements are handled through [email protected] or +61 3 5990 2200.
- Address
- Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Coordinates
- -38.1421, 145.2726
Introduction
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is part of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, southeast of Melbourne, famed for Australian native plants — especially the 'Australian Garden's' clever display of arid and desert flora. Red-earth paths, eucalypts and open sky offer a wild nature quite different from city glasshouses.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30 |
From the Cranbourne Gardens page on rbg.vic.gov.au (checked 5 November 2026): the gardens open daily 9:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:30 and the visitor centre 9:00-16:30, every day of the year except Christmas Day, with free admission. On site are the Australian Garden and the Red Sand Garden, with free guided walks and an open-air electric bus tour. The address is the corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, telephone +61 3 5990 2200, email [email protected].
Ticket Information
| Adult | Admission is free |
|---|---|
| Student | No fares apply to any age group |
| Child | Children enter free and the guided walks are listed as free as well |
| Senior | Seniors enter free |
| Free Admission | The free Australian Garden walk is led by a guide, and the ClimateWatch biodiversity walk is free too |
The open-air electric bus and the other on-site programmes are listed separately, and parking or group arrangements are handled through [email protected] or +61 3 5990 2200.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?
Monday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; Thursday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; Friday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; Saturday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; Sunday: 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; From the Cranbourne Gardens page on rbg.vic.gov.au (checked 5 November 2026): the gardens open daily 9:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:30 and the visitor centre 9:00-16:30, every day of the year except Christmas Day, with free admission. On site are the Australian Garden and the Red Sand Garden, with free guided walks and an open-air electric bus tour. The address is the corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, telephone +61 3 5990 2200, email [email protected].
How much is the admission for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?
Adult: Admission is free; Student: No fares apply to any age group; Child: Children enter free and the guided walks are listed as free as well; Senior: Seniors enter free; Free Admission: The free Australian Garden walk is led by a guide, and the ClimateWatch biodiversity walk is free too; The open-air electric bus and the other on-site programmes are listed separately, and parking or group arrangements are handled through [email protected] or +61 3 5990 2200.
Any practical tips for visiting Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?
Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours across the Australian Garden and the heath walks.
