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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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

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

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Steep track
  • 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.

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.
 

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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