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This 30-minute guided tour takes you around the Melbourne Gardens of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, an oasis in the heart of Melbourne, on an open-air minibus. Sit back and admire more than 8,500 plant species from around the world spread across over 38 hectares, along with sweeping lawns. Live commentary shares the story of the gardens, a cherished retreat for Melburnians for more than 170 years. Before or after the tour, you can stroll the gardens at your leisure.

Ride an open-air minibus
around the Melbourne Gardens
Board the open-air minibus departing from 100 Birdwood Avenue and tour the Melbourne Gardens for about 30 minutes. Enjoy a wide range of plants and trees with your guide's live commentary, then return to the starting point to finish the tour.
Discover a collection of over 8,500 plant species

The Melbourne Gardens are home to more than 8,500 plant species from around the world, including camellias, rainforest plants, cacti and succulents, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials and cycads. Breathe in the scent of eucalyptus trees and learn why plants matter to our planet.
Enjoy the ornamental lake and children's garden

The ornamental lake is popular with birdwatchers, as several species of waterbirds nest around it. The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is a play space where kids can explore the world of plants. During school holidays, a family-focused Explorer bus also runs.
※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.
Meeting point:
Melbourne Gardens Visitor Centre
100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Meeting point information:
The Visitor Centre is on Birdwood Avenue, directly opposite the Shrine of Remembrance. After check-in, the minibus departs from Oak Lawn, opposite the National Herbarium of Victoria. The tour returns to where it started.
100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia