Thu 1 Oct · +3 more dates
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens · Victoria
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Children ride for half-price on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays. Experience amazing sights, sounds and scents as you cruise through the Gardens on this 30-minute tour designed especially for families.
Breathe in the fragrances of different eucalypt trees as you take in the colours of the landscape and learn why plants are so important for our planet.
Children-specific commentary is provided on the weekday 11am and 1.45pm tours, and on the weekend 11am and 2pm tours.
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When is School Holiday Explorer Bus?
Thu 1 Oct 2026, +3 more dates. There are 4 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, Victoria, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $6, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
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How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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