Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Last updated October 2026

Free-entry botanic garden in Cranbourne with the Australian Garden, a contemporary garden of over 100,000 Australian plants, plus a bushland reserve with more than 10 km of walking tracks, 6 km of cycling tracks, a lookout tower, shelters, barbecues and playgrounds. The Woodland Picnic Area nature playground is a short walk from the car park. Families can collect free Seek and Find nature cards at the Visitor Centre or ride The Explorer, a 30-minute open-air electric bus tour (from $12). Australian Garden paths are sealed or fine gravel and suit wheelchairs; wheelchairs and electric scooters can be borrowed free. No pets except assistance animals. Open daily 9am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm), closed Christmas Day. Boon Wurrung Cafe is about 220 m from the Australian Garden entry.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.