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National Eucalypt Day Walk
Highlights
- Explore 900 species of eucalypt at Melbourne Gardens, discovering their unique adaptations to diverse Australian climates.
- Join guided tours celebrating National Eucalypt Day, immersing yourself in the fascinating world of these iconic trees.
- Wander through towering forest giants and vibrant shrubs, experiencing the rich textures of Australia’s natural heritage.
- Enjoy a family-friendly environment with accessible facilities, making it easy for everyone to connect with nature.
About 900 species and sub-species of eucalypt grow in Australia and have adapted to amazingly diverse habitats and climates.
These environments include deserts, snowy mountains, coasts, rainforest edges, monsoonal areas and many places in-between. Unsurprisingly, their leaves, flowers, fruits, bark and height vary enormously, ranging from two-metre high shrubs to towering forest giants of 100m.
Come and learn more about these fascinating trees and celebrate National Eucalypt Day by joining these guided tours which explore the Eucalypt collection at Melbourne Gardens.
Tour details
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Single Available from 22 March 2026
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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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