Hi, you can spend as long as you like here. I have averaged about 3-4 hours depending on what you are doing. Just walking around. Having a picnic. Or just a quick look and a bite to eat. Its totally up to you. Not sure on the cab costs, however, the cabs are just outside the station ask the question!, From the train station it is about a 45min brisk walk. I have always visited this attraction in the morning. I guess it really depends on the weather! There are no parking restrictions and you can park all day if you wish too.

Pets are not allowed to visit the Cranbourne Gardens as they are a conservation zone for endangered plants and animals. Our Melbourne Gardens welcome dogs on lead.

Sorry I'm not sure. I'd give them a call. They may.

Thanks for the tips guys. I did call the information centre and the fire that was there a couple weeks ago only really affected the South Gippsland Hwy around the corner. Botanical Gardens completely unaffected. Saw a couple of snakes though - the staff were busy trying to catch one!

Definitely a great place to gather for picnics, heaps of room if you go right into the park BBQ area. It is seperate from entrance to the formal gardens. I'm not sure whether alcohol is allowed, but by memory I think we took some beer and wine.

9.00 A.M. TO 5.00 P.M. Parking & entry are free

There is always something in flower!

Hi Royston92, Only Guide or Assistance dogs are allowed at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne due to the small wildlife and snakes that can be onsite. Dogs are allowed with a lead at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

There is defiantly no accomadation at The Cranbourne Botanical Gardens and it is situated around 60-70 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. There are basic hotels in the area but the city of Cranbourne is not known for its hotels. The garden itself is open most days but they have a great website that you should familiarise yourself with before setting out, for times ect. You could make it a stop over on the way down to such attractions as Phillip Island as it is on the same stretch of high way.If you are a plant lover who loves good garden design and some unique and unusual Australian plants, then allow around 4-5 hours, also watch out for the local Eastern Barred Bandicoot that roams around the lower sections of the desert gardens, a thrill to see. Enjoy your visit, hope this helps.