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Melbourne Gardens Explorer: Minibus Tour of Stunning Living Collections and Rolling Lawns
4.9
245 Ratings
Melbourne
The Explorer at Melbourne Gardens
Experience the charm of this urban sanctuary while listening to live commentary from the comfort of an open-air minibus. Marvel at the expansive lawns and the breathtaking living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
The Explorer at Melbourne Gardens
Experience the charm of this urban sanctuary while listening to live commentary from the comfort of an open-air minibus. Marvel at the expansive lawns and the breathtaking living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis in the comfort of the open-air minibus and admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis in the comfort of the open-air minibus and admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- Infants (0-4 years) are free when sat on a lap.
- Infants (0-4 years) are free when sat on a lap.
Location
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Birdwood Avenue
Meet at the Visitor Centre, located off Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(245 Ratings)
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Windelv2026
May 19, 2026
Amazing and perfect for family tour that does not need a whole day of incursion. Just book a bus tour with tommy as guid - The best, especially Tommy our guide and driver during the tour in the garden! He is so lovely, courteous, interactive and most of all, he has a lot of knowledge regarding the plants, trees and seeds! Tommy did his best and was exemplary in his craft especially when narrating all kinds of tress and plants species! Thank you so much!
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Jo
May 17, 2026
Spectacular gardens and connection with society and history. - Wonderful gardens - we come to visit the gardens again and again! I’ve been coming for 50 years and God willing, I’ll come for 50 more! This visit we rode the electric mini bus with my 84 year old mum! Wonderful experience!
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303marietteb
May 17, 2026
30 min round trip - Beautiful tour , guide tells what
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Jet796899
May 16, 2026
Fantastic bird watching tour - Excellent tour guide named David.
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T8033ansharonc
May 15, 2026
Fabulous and free - We didn't actually walk very far, but we actually travelled a great deal longer in history and interest.
We are now looking at the Botanical Gardens very differently and can't wait to go back there again.
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Judy
May 11, 2026
Spectacular gardens - A beautiful garden in the heart of Melbourne provides all a chance to explore different things.
Take your time to wander through various areas.
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437violah
May 6, 2026
Amazing nature tour - I did the Secret of Birds and it was amazing! Paul and David are really knowledgeable and they were really good guide. We were also lucky to encounter king parrots and night heron which are not common. I appreciate the chance to do birdwatching with the guidance and I hope there will be more opportunities like that.
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F7865dtelizabeths
May 1, 2026
A beautiful garden - A delightful ride round the Botanical Gardens with a very pleasant and informative guide. A recommended experience.
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Junerd3196uo
Apr 21, 2026
An unexpected surprise that should be regularly advertised on TV - My daughter and I had a lovely day, most enlightening regards the range and the beauty of so many of the. World’s trees.
I congratulate you on selecting many of the plants that could have become obsolete if not for your farsightedness.
Will look forward to another visit and will recommend your gardens to my friends.
June Ryan. With regards and thanks.
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Navigate32255766125
Apr 19, 2026
Enjoyable experience - We enjoyed our highlight tour of the botanical gardens. Our mini bus ride was very comfortable and the blanket to cover our knees on the chilly day, was a lovely and thoughtful touch.
Verity was a very imformative guide. Very well spoken and knowledgeable.
We would recommend this mini tour and it has encouraged us to come back again to further explore the gardens.
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