Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne: The Explorer Bus

4.8 (156 reviews) Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Duration25m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Experience the beauty and diversity of Cranbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as you travel through the Australian Garden, discovering striking landscapes, native plant collections and hidden gems along the way.
Perfect for visitors of all ages, this tour showcases the must-see highlights of the Gardens while offering fascinating insights into Australia's unique natural environment.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Cranbourne Gardens
Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, (off South Gippsland Highway).
Melway Ref: 133 K10

GPS - 1161 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne (Junction Village)

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
    The Explorer at Cranbourne Gardens
    Discover the iconic Australian landscape and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. From the Red Sand Garden, journey along the east coast of the Australian Garden before winding back through the Peppermint Garden.

    The experience lasting 25 minutes provides a wealth of interesting and engaging content including landscape stories, gardens history, cultural significance and nature interpretation. Highlights of the tour include: 
    • Red Sand Garden
    • Howson Hill
    • Ian Potter Lake
    • Arid Garden
    • Dry River Bed

    Included within your ticket is the flexibility to hop off at various stops within the Australia Garden. If you fancy a stroll at any one of the highlights we welcome the freedom to continue your experience with one of our later departures by jumping back on board later in the day. (This option is subject to availability on the day).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, 3977, Australia
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End point
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, 3977, Australia
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Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants aged 0–3 travel free of charge when seated on a paying guardian’s lap.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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