1. People walking through a tunnel of lights.
    Photograph: Lightscape
  2. Several large illuminated, colourful flowers
    Photograph: Lightscape
  3. Plants lit up in eerie lights
    Photograph: Supplied/Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
  4. Trees lit up red and purple.
    Photograph: Lightscape

Lightscape

See the Royal Botanic Gardens in a whole new light at this immersive and glittering winter experience
  • Things to do, Pop-up locations
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne
  • Recommended
Leah Glynn
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Time Out says

Melbourne's favourite illuminated event is back again for a fourth year, with more than 20 dazzling new light installations to meander through in wonderment. From June 20 to August 10, take a nighttime stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens and experience luminous pathways, lit-up tree canopies, soothing soundscapes and more spectacular sights.

For the upcoming season, you can expect a reimagined 2.2km trail accompanied by stunning lakeside reflections, large-scale illuminated sculptures and other wonders, with more than 100,000 tiny lights on display. Expect 2025 highlights to be huge illuminated canopy of flowers and the mesmerising 'lawn of light'.

Most importantly, you'll also be able to grab a bite to eat and warming drinks, like hot chocolate and mulled wine, at the Welcome Zone or along the trail.

They say that Melbourne is at its best in winter and events like Lightscape, where you can rug up and join friends for a magical experience, are a big reason why. Adult tickets start at $36 and are available through the website – be quick as they tend to go fast. 

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Details

Address
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Birdwood Ave
South Yarra
Melbourne
3141
Price:
$40
Opening hours:
Various times

Dates and times

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