Discover the stunning diversity of native Australian plants, right here in Canberra
Nestled in the foothills of Black Mountain, the Australian National Botanic Gardens is the perfect retreat from the rush of city life.
Come to the Gardens, breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birds and watch the trees sway with the breeze. Take a stroll beneath the canopy of the Rainforest Gully, enjoy a coffee or a massage, and leave feeling rejuvenated.
With over 4,500 species on display, the Gardens is the only place where you can see the true variety of native Australian plants in one location
What’s on at the Gardens?
Photography exhibition
28 September to 27 October 2024 — Banksia Garden
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition. All of the photos were taken within our beautiful Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Garden Promenade
2 - 29 October, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery
Featuring textile works by Sharon Peoples, Garden Promenade speculates on what could have been if Sarah Sophia Banks had travelled to Australia instead of only her brother, Sir Joseph Banks.
Bugs Alive Exhibition
9 to 13 October, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm — Crosbie Morrison Building
In the Bugs Alive! exhibition at the Gardens, you can see a wild range of invertebrates including prey mantis, stick insects, spiders, scorpions, beetles, snails, butterflies and more.
Growing Friends Spring 2024 Native Plant Sale
Saturday 12 October, 9 – 11 am (or earlier if sold out) — Banksia Centre carpark
Don’t miss out on this boutique sale of native plants grown by the Gardens’ Growing Friends.
