If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Avoid direct contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

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Garden Tours

Visitors getting on bus tour at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.

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Garden Tours

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Discover the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, a volcanic mountain range characterised by rolling hills, steep valleys and dense temperate rainforest.

With live commentary from our experienced team, sit back and enjoy Victoria’s premier cool-climate Botanic Gardens while soaking up the views of historical

Bookings

For bookings during September and October please call the gift shop on 8427 2087.

BOOK NOW

Tours do sell out fast, so we recommend that all bookings are made online to secure your spot. Tours can be purchased on the day, either with our team in the gift shop or at one of our QR code stations in the park, if availability remains.

For any additional information please call the gift shop on (03) 8427 2087 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm daily) and speak with the customer service team.

Public holidays

Please be aware that the Botanic Garden Bus Tours do not currently run on public holidays.

Weather watch

In the event that a tour is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions in the park, one of our customer service team members will be in contact with you to process your refund or transfer your booking to another day.

Flowers beneath a canopy of trees at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
The rotunda on the lake at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Kurume Bowl reflections on the pond at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Visitors sitting and waving on the garden tours bus.
Pond reflections at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Visitors under autumn leaves on a path at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Rotunda on the lake at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Park bench in the shade at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Flowers beneath a canopy of trees at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
The rotunda on the lake at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Kurume Bowl reflections on the pond at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Visitors sitting and waving on the garden tours bus.
Pond reflections at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Visitors under autumn leaves on a path at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Rotunda on the lake at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
Park bench in the shade at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.

 
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden tours

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Potential Garden Closure

    Due to current protected industrial action, access to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens may be limited or restricted at times. 

    We appreciate visitors’ understanding and patience during this time.
     

  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, Olinda Golf Course)

    Plan Your Visit - Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Spring 2026

    Spring is the peak flowering season at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, offering three months of vibrant colour and beauty. This is our busiest time of year, especially on weekends, public and school holidays. Please try to visit during the non-peak periods to make it easier to find a park and for a more peaceful visit. 

    Flowering varies from year to year based on the mountain environment and weather. We are not able to provide daily flowering updates and there is no single "best" time to visit. The cherry blossom grove is an Autumn colour planting and does not produce many flowers; the native birds eat most of them before they get to open! 

    If possible carpool or take public transport to visit. Our carparks will fill completely at peak times. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

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