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30 min Private Boat Tour
Highlights
- Drift peacefully around Ornamental Lake in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens for stunning views and tranquillity.
- Settle into an elegant wooden punt while a professional punter shares captivating stories about the gardens' history.
- Celebrate special moments with family or friends in a serene setting that promises unforgettable memories.
- Enjoy a family-friendly experience amidst beautiful wildlife and lush plants in one of the world’s finest gardens.
Take a serene cruise around the islands of the picturesque Ornamental Lake in Melbourne’s stunning Royal Botanic Gardens. Settle back in an elegant wooden punt to enjoy a unique view of one of the world’s finest gardens as a professional punter tells you about its history, environment, wildlife and plants.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, going on a romantic outing, taking the family out, or just catching up with friends, punting on the lake will be a memorable occasion.
Tour details
- On demand
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Operation information
Punting on the Lake
Enjoy a serene cruise with Punting on the Lake around the islands of the picturesque Ornamental Lake in Melbourne’s stunning Royal Botanic Gardens. Settle back in an elegant wooden punting boat to enjoy a unique view of one of the world’s finest gardens as your professional punter tells you about its history, environment, wildlife and plants.
Punts depart regularly from the Punting on the Lake landing in front of the Terrace Cafe, inside Bridge Gate of the Royal Botanic Gardens (corner Alexandra Avenue and Anderson Street). Tours take 30 minutes and are suitable for all ages. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the website.
Gift vouchers for all their tours make a wonderful present and can be purchased through the website.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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