OUR REVIEW - Kate and her family had a wonderful evening at Lightfall @lightfallau this week at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne - a world-first experience and a stunning addition to Melbourne’s South East.
As night falls, the award-winning gardens transform into an illuminated wonderland, complete with large-scale light sculptures and an immersive soundscape. It’s a breathtaking celebration of nature after dark and perfect for all ages.
Tasty food and drink options are available on site to round out your evening.
Lightfall runs until next Sunday 20th April 2025, making it an ideal school holiday outing, so don’t delay.
Be sure to follow the travel director’s guidance and parking instructions via the event website or our listing.
More info & tickets here.
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Premiering in the April school holidays between 6 - 20 April 2025, this 1km trail takes visitors through an illuminated landscape of the award-winning Australian Garden.
Inspired by the award-winning Lightscape - winner of Best Major Event at the Victorian Tourism Awards - at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Lightfall is produced in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, with the support of Presenting PartnerCity of Casey and Major Partner Red Energy.
From large-scale illuminated sculptures to lakeside reflections and an immersive soundscape, Lightfall promises to be a magical evening. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly outing, a romantic date night, or simply an escape into nature’s after-dark charm, Lightfall offers something special for everyone.
Getting to Lightfall
The most direct way to travel to Lightfall is by car.
Entry to Lightfall is only via the West Entrance of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The West Entrance is located at the end of Ballarto Road. It can only be accessed from the Cranbourne-Frankston Road direction.
Please enter Donnelly’s Garden Supplies into your GPS or maps app, and follow directions to the corner of Ballarto and Cranbourne-Frankston Roads. Continue through to the end of Ballarto Road for Lightfall entry.
There will be no other entrance to Lightfall - the East Entrance near South Gippsland Highway, including all internal roads, are closed with strictly no entry.
Parking
There is no alternative parking for this event. Please ensure that you have purchased parking if you intend to travel by car. You will not be able to park your car if you have not pre-purchased parking.
On more popular dates, we have arranged overflow car parking which you may be directed to. If using the overflow car park, buses will transport you the short distance to and from the Lightfall entrance.
We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your session time to allow enough time to park and enter the event.
Is someone dropping you off?
There is a strict 1 minute drop off / pick up zone on site. This is located at the onsite carpark. Staff will direct cars, taxis and rideshare services to this zone.
Got a question? Our Frequently Asked Questions are a good place to start: FAQs
For more getting there and key information to prepare for your Lightfall experience, please visit this page.
A small number of wheelchairs are available for hire.
All food and drink information for the event can be found here.
Event Details:
Dates: Sunday 6 April to Sunday 20 April 2025
Suitable for: All ages
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne – West Entrance
Notes: First entry 6pm and last entry 8:30pm
Tickets: Peak (Tue-Sat): Adult: $26, Child (4-12yr): $18, Family: $88 Concession: $23
Anytime pass: $35
Off-peak (Sun & Mon): Adult: $22, Child (4-12yr): $15, Family: $72 Concession: $20
Anytime pass: $32Parking: $10
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