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Three long narrow boats with people seated in them and a guide standing at the rear of each boat, punting on the lake at Royal Botanic Gardens.
Until 28 Feb

Punting on the Lake

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Glide between the bays and islands of the Ornamental Lake at Royal Botanic Gardens on a guided boat cruise. View the landscape as never before, learn more and get up close to amazing birdlife and aquatic plants and animals.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, taking the family out, or just catching up with friends, punting on the lake will be a memorable occasion.

Hours

Date Times
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  • 11am - 5pm 11:00am - 5:00pm
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Location

Opposite The Terrace Cafe
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Birdwood Ave
South Yarra 3141

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

From $90 to $190

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0481 455 410
  • email address: info@puntingonthelake.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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