Lightscape,Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne 2023
The Melbourne light show of the year, come see the Royal Botanic Gardens in a way you’ve never seen before at Lightscape. This immersive, after dark experience is one of a kinds, with lasers, projections and illuminations beaming through the gardens on this gorgeous winter walk.
Lightscape, Melbourne Light Show
Lightscape is back for 2023 and we are super excited, see some photos of the 2022 Melbourne light show event below!
Lightscape begins by the visitor centre under a projected ‘Entry’ sign. In fact, all of the signs from tickets to toilets are made of light.
Even the edges of the walk have running lights to help you along the way.
The ambient music guides you to the first large display, towering flowering lights. There were many audible ‘ooos’ and ‘ahs’ coming from the crowd.
The trail is an enjoyable 1.8km walk, easily accessible for all abilities and prams. Every turn and each display is more fantastic than the next.
Through the use of fog and over one million glowing lights, the gardens become absolutely magical. In fact my daughter was 100% convinced the “Laser Garden” was really completely full of enchanted fairies that only appear in the dark of night.
Make sure to bundle up because it is cold out there but the chill in the air adds to the winter wonderland experience.
There is a variety of food and drink options at both the entry and along the trail. Pick up a mulled wine or delicious crepe as you walk through the lights. Toilet stops are also plentiful.
There is street metered parking all around the gardens but can be hit and miss depending on what other events are happening in the city.
Details
Where:
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
Observatory Gate opposite the Shrine of Remembrance
Public Transport: Bus Route 605 (Observatory/Birdwood Ave), Tram stop 19 (Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd).
When:
16th June – 6th August 2023, Wednesday to Sunday
Tickets are timed in 15-minute increments. Allow 90 minutes to explore the path.
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Winter in Melbourne for Families
Lightscape Light Show in Melbourne is a magical place to visit during these cold months in Melbourne. Looking for more winter events? Check out these posts:
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