Melbourne Gardens and Days Gone By Private Tour

$209.00

Lean back in your wooden punt equipped with cushioned seats parasols umbrellas and blankets so you can be comfortable whatever the weather. Enjoy being punted around the lake on a guided tour at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The gardens were established in 1846 and stretch over 94 acres. Over 50000 plants are on display representing 8500 different species. Take some time to explore the beautiful surroundings and purchase lunch at one of the cafes.

Reboard the bus to travel to National Trust property Rippon Lea. Built in 1868 the stunning mansion exhibits styles from a variety of eras. The extensive gardens include a man made lake an early example of an underground drainage and irrigation system and an impressive iron-framed fernery.

Explore the gardens at your leisure before a guided tour of the impressive Victorian mansion. Please note this tour only operates September to May.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Birdwood Ave Melbourne Victoria 3004 Australia

Option 2: Relax as you cruise around the bays and islands of the Ornamental Lake on a wooden punt. This is an excellent opportunity to get up close to the magnificent birdlife and aquatic plants that are less accessible from land. As you glide through the water your punter will tell stories of the history wildlife and plants of the gardens.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rippon Lea Estate 192 Hotham St Elsternwick Glen Eira Victoria 3185 Australia

Rippon Lea is one of the most impressive National Trust properties in Victoria. Spend time exploring the extensive gardens before a guided tour of the mansion that will take you through both living and bedroom areas of the house and include stories of the families who lived there their lives at Rippon Lea and how the house has changed over the years.

Duration: 2 hours

Lean back in your wooden punt equipped with cushioned seats parasols umbrellas and blankets so you can be comfortable whatever the weather. Enjoy being punted around the lake on a guided tour at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The gardens were established in 1846 and stretch over 94 acres. Over 50000 plants are on display representing 8500 different species. Take some time to explore the beautiful surroundings and purchase lunch at one of the cafes.

Reboard the bus to travel to National Trust property Rippon Lea. Built in 1868 the stunning mansion exhibits styles from a variety of eras. The extensive gardens include a man made lake an early example of an underground drainage and irrigation system and an impressive iron-framed fernery.

Explore the gardens at your leisure before a guided tour of the impressive Victorian mansion. Please note this tour only operates September to May.

Additional information

Duration

6 hours

Commences

Melbourne Australia

Region

Victoria

City

Melbourne

Category

Cultural & Theme Tours