Punting on the Lake

Three punts on tour
William Tell Rest House
Cruise around the Ornamental Lake
Punting with parasols
Romantic cruise
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About

Enjoy a serene cruise with Punting on the Lake around the islands of the picturesque Ornamental Lake in Melbourne's stunning Royal Botanic Gardens. Settle back in an elegant wooden punting boat to enjoy a unique view of one of the world's finest gardens as your professional punter tells you about its history, environment, wildlife and plants.

Punts depart regularly from the Punting on the Lake landing in front of the Terrace Cafe, inside Bridge Gate of the Royal Botanic Gardens (corner Alexandra Avenue and Anderson Street). Tours take 30 minutes and are suitable for all ages. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the website.

Gift vouchers for all their tours make a wonderful present and can be purchased through the website.

What's Available

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Available Tours

Cruise around the Ornamental Lake

30 min Private Boat Tour

Take a serene cruise around the islands of the picturesque Ornamental Lake in Melbourne’s stunning Royal Botanic Gardens. Settle back in an elegant wooden punt to enjoy a unique view of one of the world’s finest gardens as a professional punter tells you about its history, environment, wildlife and plants. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, going on a romantic outing, taking the family out, or just catching up with friends, punting on the lake will be a memorable occasion.

From $30 to $90 per person

Reviews & Ratings

Olivia Nemtsas

Olivia Nemtsas

Google review

Thank you so much to the punting on the lake team for providing our guests with fun filled entertainment during our cocktail hour, this was an activity loved by all and well worth it! Additionally, our photographer captured some of the most beautiful images of us on the boat, these moments out on the lake observing our wedding from afar and enjoying some alone time on our wedding day will be a moment in time that we will remember and treasure forever. Thank you again xx

Where you'll be

Corner Alexandra Avenue and Anderson Street

Melbourne VIC 3000