Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne

The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is a botanical garden featuring native heathlands, wetlands, and woodlands across its grounds. The site contains different landscape zones ranging from drier areas to wetter regions.

The land was originally home to the Boon Wurrung people before being used for sand mining in the 1800s. It was later developed as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria network.

The Australian Garden displays how native plants grow together in their natural settings and depend on their surroundings. Walking through its different sections shows visitors the variety found across Australian landscapes.

The grounds have numerous walking paths and cycling routes, so visitors can choose how they explore. Barbecue facilities are available for free use throughout the site.

The Red Sand Garden uses bright crimson earth from Central Australia to help visitors understand the drier regions of the continent. This section shows how plants survive in Australia's harshest environments.

Location: Cranbourne

Inception: 1989

Part of: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

GPS coordinates: -38.12900,145.28200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52