The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens | 25 minutes

108 Reviews | Mornington Peninsula
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The Explorer
2 Adults x $9.58
$19.16
Approx Total
$19.16
Duration: 25 minutes
The Explorer: 25 minute tour of Cranbourne Gardens with live commentary. Departs next to the Visitor Centre

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Overview

The Explorer is the most convenient way to navigate Cranbourne's 15 hectare Australian Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The perfect snapshot experience whether you are visiting the Gardens for a full day excursion or looking to break the journey en route to Phillip Island. Departing from the main Visitor Centre this informative and engaging experience explores all the major highlights of one of Victoria's best kept secrets. 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)

Meeting points

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU, 3977

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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).

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants (age 0-4) are free of charge when sat on a knee.
  • Kids Explorer: Children ride FREE on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays. Experience amazing sights, sounds and scents as you cruise through the Australian Garden on this tour designed especially for families.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

108 reviews

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  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 94 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour

Published on Feb, 2025

An excellent introduction to the gardens and landscape given by a friendly and informative guide. A great way to get to know the gardens before stepping out on foot.

Excellent trip regardless of age or mobility

Published on Jan, 2025

This is an ideal trip to take, particularly if you are short of time or have limited mobility. The drivers always tell you interesting stuff. It is very good value for money. I have taken visitors on this trip a number of times and will certainly be doing it again.

The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens

Published on Jan, 2025

I took my grandson on the tour and we both found it enjoyable and informative. Children were given a list of things to look out for; birds, coloured leaves, flowers, insects & many more, which made it so much fun for them. Our driver & tour guide, Sue, was so friendly & knowledgeable. I thoroughly recommend this tour that shows the beauty & diversity of our amazing country.

Bus tour Cranbourne Botanic Gardens

Published on Jan, 2025

I took my grandson on the bus tour of the gardens & we both found it enjoyable and informative. Children were given a list of things to look out for along the way like insects, birds, coloured leaves & many more which made it even more fun. Tour guide, Sue, was so friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend to anyone thinking of taking this tour, it shows the beauty of our amazing country!

Recommend for anyone with mobility issues

Published on Jan, 2025

The gardens were beautiful and the Explorer was ideal to get around as mum has difficulty walking distances. The staff were really helpful, we could use a wheelchair to get us to the bus and there was also electric scooters available to use. Highly recommend for anyone with mobility issues. Many thanks to the staff and to Sue for the commentary it was very informative

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