The award-winning Australian Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is turning 20, and we’re inviting everyone to come and celebrate!
From Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April, explore, learn and immerse yourself in a weekend of free festivities during the school holidays. The family-friendly program will highlight the people, plants and place that have shaped this iconic Cranbourne destination.
Across the three-day celebration, explore a mix of interactive workshops, guided walks and expert talks that reveal the stories behind the garden’s design, conservation work and local heroes. Our horticulturists will lead tours and tutorials, offering insights into how Australian plants can be grown in gardens of all sizes.
Families and young explorers will find plenty to enjoy in the Big Bandicoot Backyard, where craft and nature-based activities introduce children to the fascinating world of the southern brown bandicoot – an endangered native animal whose last remaining population in urban Victoria is right here at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
Explore a bandicoot safe city with Wild City by artist Kathy Holowko – a mini urban landscape where wild animals are considered citizens, and delight in watching award-winning theatre ensemble, Born in a Taxi, perform their southern brown bandicoot inspired performance.
Live music will add a vibrant atmosphere to the celebrations, with a lineup of emerging artists from Melbourne’s south-east performing over the weekend.
Whether it’s your first visit or you know Cranbourne Gardens well, the Australian Garden’s 20th Birthday Weekend is an opportunity to explore, discover and celebrate one of Victoria’s most iconic green spaces. This is a milestone birthday you won’t want to miss!
Find the full schedule of events online at: rbg.vic.gov.au/australian-garden-20th
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