Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Award-winning immersive light experience with new installations and artists, featuring glowing pathways, large-scale artworks, and interactive experiences in the Gardens at night.

Guided wellbeing experience based on Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) that improves mental and physical health, reduces stress, and regulates pulse and blood pressure.

Guided tour with a First Peoples guide exploring the cultural significance of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to the Kulin Nation, learning about Aboriginal plant uses and customs.

Open-air minibus tour discovering the inner-city oasis with live commentary, admiring rolling lawns and stunning living collections.

Guided nature walk spotting water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake, including coots, cormorants, spinebills, and swans, with take-home bird guide.

Free guided walk led by passionate guides discovering the remarkable plant diversity of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Free guided walk to monitor biodiversity and contribute to climate change research, learning about indicator species and climate impacts on seasonal behaviour.

Guided astronomy tour at Melbourne Observatory (dating to 1861) featuring iconic telescopes, exploring nebulae, lunar landscapes, and planetary wonders.

Daytime astronomy experience at Melbourne Observatory using restored telescopes for safe solar viewing, observing sunspots and solar granulation with expert guides.

Expertly curated 2.5km walking tour through South Yarra's diverse architecture, exploring heritage-listed residences and the historic contributions of Robin Boyd and William Guilfoyle.

Family-friendly minibus tour where children ride at half price, designed to experience amazing sights, sounds and scents through Melbourne Gardens.

Free audio tour featuring interviews with horticulturists, scientists, and First Peoples voices exploring the Australian Drylands garden and climate change responses.