Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Aboriginal Heritage Walk ~ Spirit ~ Connection ~ Land

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne rest on a traditional camping and meeting place for the local custodians of the area – the Boonwurrung and Woiworrung people.

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk is a rich and vibrant cultural experience. Share in the wealth of local plant lore and see the land through the eyes of your Aboriginal guide.

 

Group tours available daily at all times.

General public tours every Thursday and Friday and alternate Sundays.

11am–12.30pm

Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate.

$18 adult

$14 concession

$9 children

(aged 6 -17)

 

$50 family

(2 adults and up to 3 children)

Bookings essential: (03) 9252 2429

Night Sky experience in the Old Melbourne Observatory

Come and visit the Old Melbourne Observatory in the Royal Botanic Gardens and look through the historic telescopes as an expert guide finds a wonderful variety of planets, stars and the moon for you to see.

Group tours available on all nights

General public tours on Monday evenings 7.30pm-9pm or 9pm–10.30pm during summer.

 

Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate.

 

                                                                                                      $18 adult

$14 concession

$50 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

*Bookings essential

Gardens Discovery Walk

Take a fascinating walk through the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens with an expert guide and discover the magnificent vistas, history and cultural significance within the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Group tours available everyday.

General Public Tours available at 11am and 2pm Tuesday to Sunday.

$4.50 adults, $3.50 concession

Meet at the Visitor Centre, *Bookings essential