Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne: The Explorer Bus
Overview
Experience the beauty and diversity of Cranbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as you travel through the Australian Garden, discovering striking landscapes, native plant collections and hidden gems along the way.
Perfect for visitors of all ages, this tour showcases the must-see highlights of the Gardens while offering fascinating insights into Australia's unique natural environment.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Cranbourne Gardens
Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, (off South Gippsland Highway).
Melway Ref: 133 K10
GPS - 1161 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne (Junction Village)
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, Victoria 3977, 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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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-88020P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. 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 Cranbourne: The Explorer Bus is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne: 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 25 travelers
