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Stellar Nights
Highlights
- Embark on a captivating journey at the historic Melbourne Observatory, immersing yourself in Victoria's rich astronomical heritage.
- Experience the thrill of stargazing through iconic telescopes, unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos with expert guidance.
- Delve into distant nebulae and lunar landscapes, enhancing your understanding of the universe's wonders under the night sky.
- Join passionate guides from the Astronomical Society of Victoria for an unforgettable night where history and space converge.
Embark on a captivating journey through time and space with our guided tours at the Melbourne Observatory.
Dating back to 1861, discover the Melbourne Observatory’s significant place in Victoria’s history and its continued importance as a cultural and heritage site.
Experience two of the iconic telescopes housed in the buildings of the Observatory and learn how to use a telescope yourself on the Observatory Viewing Lawn. Delve into distant nebulae, lunar landscapes, and planetary wonders.
Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria’s passionate guides for an unforgettable night, where the present, history and cosmos converge.
Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and The Astronomical Society of Victoria.
Tour details
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Single Available from 1 June 2026
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Single Available from 8 June 2026
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Single Available from 15 June 2026
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Single Available from 22 June 2026
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Single Available from 13 July 2026
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Single Available from 20 July 2026
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Single Available from 27 July 2026
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Single Available from 3 August 2026
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Single Available from 10 August 2026
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Single Available from 17 August 2026
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Single Available from 24 August 2026
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Single Available from 31 August 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Melbourne Gardens Tours
Attracting over 2 million visitors annually, the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne is a treasured part of cultural life and a valuable asset to the city. With stunning vistas, tranquil lakes and diverse plant collections, the gardens are a place of continual discovery and delight.
Enjoy the aboriginal heritage walk, a free guided walk, a ride on the explorer bus or punting on the ornamental lake, all set against a beautiful backdrop and just moments from the city.
These beautiful gardens are home to amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China. Guilfoyle’s Volcano offers visitors a fabulous precinct to explore. The gardens are also a natural sanctuary for native wildlife.
The children’s garden has everything that children could want to help them discover the natural world, with plant tunnels that they can crawl through, rocks that they can climb and a bamboo forest in which they can hide.
Visitors can unwind at the Terrace café, the Observatory all day dining venue or find botanical-inspired souvenirs and gifts at the Gardens Shop. The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne hold seasonal plant sales twice a year, see their website for further details.
During summer, the lawns come alive with outdoor cinema, live music, theatre performances and exhibitions.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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