Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Exploring George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens with a local guide who knows its significance to Darwin, its history and where to find its notable plants along with the flowers and birdlife, provides a totally different experience than if you walk these picturesque gardens on your own.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Bring camera, sunscreen, hat and drinking water

Good enclosed non-slip walking shoes are recommended

A minimum of 2 people per tour is required for the tour to operate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Spoken commentary

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Your guide will introduce you to the many collections that make up this 42 hectare Botanic Garden. There may be a chance to spot birdlife and seasonal flowering plants. Learn of the heritage of this site and how the Gardens came to be.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fascinating Insight to these wonderful Gardens
jillt960,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Robin led us on a 2 hour walking tour introducing us to the Botanic Gardens. She was very informative and absolutely delightful. She shared lots of interesting tales and experiences and certainly knew her plants! It was a hot afternoon so we kept to the shade but we will definitely be back to explore more.
Very knowledgeable guide.
872NancyC,
Jun 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best way to explore the Darwin Botanic Gardens. John, our guide, knew a great deal, not only about plants but about the history of the gardens. He took us to places I would not have found without John's guidance.
Fantastic guided walk through Darwin's Botanic Gardens
peterandlynner,
May 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We both really enjoyed the wide variety of plants that were on display. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative.
Fabulous walk of the gardens
Howard J,
May 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A perfect afternoon having a guided tour of the tropical gardens with inside information and Darwin folklore. Our guides were Rachel and John, both providing excellent commentary on various trees and history of the area. I would highly recommend this tour, even for people who aren’t avid gardeners. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and take plenty of water.
Highly recommended walking tour
the grape escape82,
May 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did two tours with Walk Darwin during our short stay in Darwin, the ‘Meet the plants walk’ through the Botanical Gardens with Nerida and the ‘Hidden Secrets of Darwin walk’ with John the following day. Both walks were casual yet super informative and we learnt things we definitely would not have gained on our own. We enjoyed our walks throughly and would highly recommend for anyone looking to gain a further understanding of the history and stories of these fascinating places.
A pleasant walk around the gardens
Kathryn G,
Mar 15, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
A pleasant walk around the gardens with a passionate Darwin resident as our guide. She explained that she was not a horticultural expert at all she is just a Gardens enthusiast. A pleasant way to see the Gardens.
Walk Darwin, Botanic Gardens
ClancyWB,
Oct 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour. As a local I enjoyed learning so much more about our beautiful gardens. I highly recommend to Darwinites and tourists alike. Thank you
Great introduction to the seasonal highlights & history of the gardens
Kjbarker,
Oct 20, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an excellent, informative and well-researched tour covering the history of the gardens and many of the plants and wildlife living in the gardens. Yvonne, our guide, could answer all of our questions, and guide us through some stunning seasonal flowerings - of the boab tree, cannonball tree and many varieties of ornamental ginger. She also knew where to find a barking owl (snoozing high up in a tree) and lovely blue-winged kookaburra. I joined the final free walking tour of the gardens (mid Oct 2018), organised with Walk Darwin by the Darwin City Council. It would definitely be worth paying for this excellent tour.
Free one hour walking tour of George Brown Botanic Gardens
Grasbie,
Sep 30, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A relaxed opportunity to learn more about the history of the gardens and some key features. It provides a springboard to further explore those areas that you are interested in. The talk was informative and conducted at a good pace. Questions were happily welcomed. A great introduction!
Free walking tour of Darwin Botanic Gardens
Paul Y,
Sep 16, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very enjoyable 1 hour free guided tour of the Botanic Gardens by Walk Darwin funded by the government. This is not a serious botanic tour but an easy paced overview with history about the gardens and advice as to other sections that may be of interest to the guest. Suited us just perfectly.