Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus
Overview
Experience the wonder of Melbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as you travel through one of the world's most beautiful botanic gardens, discovering iconic landscapes, stunning plant collections and hidden gems along the way.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to experience the Gardens from a new perspective, this bus tour is the perfect way to take in the best parts of one of Melbourne’s most loved attractions.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
100 Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants aged 0–3 travel free of charge when seated on a paying guardian’s lap.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-88020P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Driver/guide.
- Live commentary on board.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants aged 0–3 travel free of charge when seated on a paying guardian’s lap.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
