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The Eastern Lawn of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne with a palm tree, a rotunda and the city skyline beyond the trees.
Free entry

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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne cover 38 hectares on the south bank of the Yarra River, on land reserved for a botanic garden in 1846. Lawns, lakes and garden beds hold about 50,000 plants of 8,500 species in themed living collections, among them a fern gully, a herb garden and a children's garden.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 07:30–19:30
Price
Free entry

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source rbg.vic.gov.au

Tickets for Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

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When to go

Today’s hours
All weekHide week
Mon07:30–19:30
Tue07:30–19:30
Wed07:30–19:30
Thu07:30–19:30
Fri07:30–19:30
Sat07:30–19:30
Sun07:30–19:30

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne free?

Yes. Entry to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is free.

What are the opening hours of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:30–19:30.

Where can I buy tickets for Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne?

Tickets are sold online by Tiqets, from $12.50.

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