Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus
Description
The Explorer at Melbourne Gardens Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. Admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-4 years) are free when sat on a lap.
Reviews(271)
Excellent guided tour - Tour Guide Helen was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and gave us an introduction to the wonderful plants, trees and history of the park. Thoroughly recommend this tour, and all for free!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give such lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Helen. Our amazing team of horticulturalists, arborists, botanists and others do incredible work to keep the Royal Botanic Gardens looking beautiful. We look forward to having you back in the gardens very soon!
I chose the free walking tour. My guide was friendly and knowledgable about the gardens. I would recommend her- she was also adaptable to what I wanted to look at.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about our Free Guided Walks held Tuesday to Sunday and led by our lovely volunteers. Our volunteers are endlessly knowledgeable about the gardens, from history to plantings to specific garden areas. We look forward to having you back in the future!
Fee walking tour was great the guide Sue was very knowledgeable about the history, plants and general knowledge
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Our guide Sue is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the Gardens. We’re glad you had an informative walk, and we will pass on your sentiments to the guides.
Very nice experience, I learned a lot bout the garden and some original species
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your tour on the Explorer. Experiencing the gardens this way is a great opportunity to learn about the history of the garden and our living collections. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Mary is a fountain of knowledge and very good at presenting it in a most inspiring manner. Walking through the gardens with her gives you a whole new take on many things, far beyond individual plants. This place is in many ways a microcosm of Australian history, and seeing it all in a new perspective brings so much more meaning to every step you take. Highly recommend booking a tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Mary’s knowledge and passion brought the Gardens’ stories to life in such an inspiring way. The Gardens are indeed a place where plants, history, and culture come together, and we’re delighted that our tour offered a new perspective on this special place. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Eli was very friendly and informative
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your tour on the Explorer. Experiencing the Gardens with a Guide on our Explorer is a great way to learn about the Gardens and all the amazing work done here in protecting our botanic collections. We look forward to having you back in the future.
Eli was very friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We give him 10/10 The staff at the shop were also friendly and helpful
The tour was very informative and enjoyable. Our guide gave us a good explanation for differnt parts of the gardens and also some things to keep in mind for future visits. I am definitely returning in different seasons to see how it all changes. Also, the changes in planting as the garden evolved was fascinatiing. Thanks so much for this tour!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and gained a deeper appreciation of the Gardens’ history, evolving landscapes, and seasonal beauty. We look forward to welcoming you back to discover more in the seasons ahead!
A fantastic guided bus tour. So interesting to hear about the history and really wonderful to see how beautiful the gardens grow. Thank you Simon.
Thank you for taking the time to give positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your tour on the Explorer with Simon as your guide. The Explorer is a great way to experience the Gardens and learn about the stories connected to them. We look forward to having you back in the gardens soon.
Marie was absolutely amazing. So smile, kind and knowledge. I had the best time!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that Marie made your visit so special. Her warmth, kindness, and passion for the Gardens truly shine through on her tours. We’re so glad you had such a wonderful experience and hope to welcome you back again soon!
