Lightscape, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

by mumslittleexplorers · June 23, 2022

Come see the Royal Botanic Gardens in a way you’ve never seen before. 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

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:
24 June – 07 August 2022
Tickets are timed in 15-minute increments. Allow 90 minutes to explore the path.
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