The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is Still Growing

The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is still growing, with exciting new projects on the horizon including the extended Visitor Centre, second stage of the Australian Garden and newly-opened Woodland Picnic Area.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during these works and recognise that this may from time to time have an impact on visitor enjoyment of the Gardens. However, we are confident that visitors will still be inspired by this amazing Garden.

The Australian Garden is set to expand with the completion of Stage 2 scheduled for mid-2011. Features will include The Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct, Weird and Wonderful Garden, River Walk and much more.

The Visitor Centre

Work to expand the current Visitor Centre is already underway. The extended Visitor Centre will be open to visitors from spring 2009 and will include an auditorium for talks, workshops and displays, a private function room and an extended café.

The Gardens Shop 

At The Gardens Shop it will be business as usual. Browse through an exciting range of Australian Garden inspired products.


The Woodland Picnic Area

The Woodland Picnic Area is now open in the RBG Cranbourne bushland, providing a great play space for children, shelter, seats and free BBQ’s.