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Important update: 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 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.

Melbourne Gardens is open every day of the year.

Location

Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne

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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.

Visit Cranbourne Gardens

Opening Hours

Daily: 9am to 5pm

(last entry 4:30pm)

Visitor Centre: 9am - 4:30pm

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

Location

Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

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There are roadworks near the eastern entrance to Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne Gardens.

Please note that the Rockpool Waterway is currently closed.

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