Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

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Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No fishing
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
Management vehicle only
No firearms allowed
Restricted opening hours
No drones without a permit
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No cats and pets allowed
No solid fuel fires permitted
No solid fuel portable BBQs
No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Steep track
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Tree works at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

On Tuesday 18th August 2026 there will be arborist tree works undertaken at the front of the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden. For safety this requires the front of the garden and the giftshop to be closed.

Entrance to the garden will be via the MIST Function gate from the main car park.

We apologise for any inconvenience.