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  • Lightscape

    Step into a world of wonder as the all-new Lightscape 2025 returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this winter.
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  • Live At The Gardens

    Live At The Gardens鈥 unique outdoor concert experience creates a vibrant wonderland of music, food and festivities under the stars. This years line up features Franz Ferdinand and RocKwiz. 
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  • Forest Therapy

    This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and elevating your mood.
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  • Aboriginal Heritage Walk

    Womin Djeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. 
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  • The Explorer

    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. 
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  • Specimens Across Time

    A 200th birthday tribute to Baron von Mueller. Join us for a special National Science Week public talk and step behind the scenes of the National Herbarium of Victoria.
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Melbourne Gardens

  • Opening Hours

    Important update: Closing at the earlier time of 3pm, Wed - Sun, 19 Jun - 10 Aug + every day during school holidays 5 - 20 July to make way for Lightscape.

    Daily: 7:30am - 5:30pm

    Visitor Centre: 9:30am - 5pm

    Children's Garden: 10am - 5:30pm, Wed-Sun only. Open everyday during school holidays. Closed for winter from 21st July.

    Melbourne Gardens is open every day of the year.

  • Location

    Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne

The Tropical Glasshouse has permanently closed to visitors.

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne will be closing at the earlier time of 3pm, Wed - Sun, from 19 June to 10 August 2025 + every day during school holidays 5 - 20 July.

AI色色 Gardens

  • Opening Hours

    Daily: 9am to 5pm

    (last entry 4:30pm)

    Visitor Centre: 9am - 4:30pm

    AI色色 Gardens is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

  • Location

    Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, AI色色

There are roadworks near the eastern entrance to AI色色 Gardens: Getting Here

Please note that the Trig Point Lookout Tower is currently closed.

Please note that for the safety of our wildlife, domesticated animals are not allowed at AI色色 Gardens.

Please note that the Rockpool Waterway is currently closed.

What's On at the Gardens

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Voted 鈥楢ustralia鈥檚 Best Major Tourism Attraction鈥 at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards, the heritage-listed Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and the contemporary native Australian Royal Botanic Gardens AI色色, offer a plethora of unique outdoor experiences. From a punt ride on the lake, or a relaxing picnic under the oaks, to a guided cultural walk or explorer bus ride along the many meandering trails, there鈥檚 always something new to enjoy.

Reconnect with nature, explore new sights, and unwind in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Plan your visit today and make the most of everything our Gardens have to offer this summer.