News :: Punt Tours

It’s a dog’s life…

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Nicki Baird

We love a visit from the Samoyed Club of Victoria, and we think they might quite like us as well! What a great photo opp for the crowds in the Royal Botanic Gardens this fine day, as our samoyed friends accompanied their owners on a cruise around the Ornamental Lake. Can you, too, bring your canine pal on board? Absolutely! And…

Spring!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Nicki Baird

We love all the seasons in the Botanic Gardens, but there’s something really lovely about spring. Our little world around the Ornamental Lake changes every day – we notice a host of daffodils where there were none a few days earlier, suddenly there’s blossom on a tree that was bare the day before, and best of all there’s the excitement and anticipation of watching…

A Vintage Look for Punting on the Lake

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Nicki Baird

We were delighted to welcome the gorgeous women from Minette’s Vintage and The Distinctive Dame on board our punts recently for a stunning photoshoot. Photographer Terry Murphy from Kommune captured the look perfectly. You can see more photos on the Punting on the Lake Facebook page. Minette’s Vintage is a Melbourne-based purveyor of all things vintage, vintage inspired, up-cycled and re-purposed: furniture, clothing and keepsakes. If you…

The perfect date for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Nicki Baird

Punting on the Lake – the perfect date for Valentine’s Day. Cruise through the stunning Botanic Gardens in our elegant wooden punts – just the two of you. You are welcome to bring refreshments on board to make this an extra special occasion. Book online – we have special evening tours available on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th…

Wedding Punt Packages

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Nicki Baird

Are you planning your wedding in the Royal Botanic Gardens? We have a number of Wedding Punt packages to enhance your celebration and delight your guests. Don’t leave your guests sitting around! While they await the arrival of the bride and groom at the Terrace Restaurant, why not provide short cruises on the Ornamental Lake? Guest of all ages will enjoy…

For a special occasion – Luxury on the Lake

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Nicki Baird

Punting on the Lake is a relaxing, serene and beautiful way to celebrate a special anniversary, birthday, or reunion. The half hour tour in your private punt meanders around the islands and reveals a surprising new perspective of our picturesque Gardens. Bring a coffee, or a hamper, or a glass of champagne, and create your new special occasion with some Luxury…

Coxy takes a punt!