Discover the stunning diversity of native Australian plants, right here in Canberra.
Nestled in the foothills of Black Mountain, the 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 nearly 6,300 species on display, the Australian National Botanic 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?
Time Travel Walks – Science Week
11.30 am – 12.30 pm, Monday 13 August, Wednesday 15 August & Saturday 18 August — Meet at the Visitor Centre
Unpack your imagination and step back 3 billion years in time to look at the origin of all plants. Meander through the gardens with a guide and explore major events in plant evolution with living plants illustrating each step.
Wattle and eucalypt dyeing workshops
9.00 am – 1.00 pm, 22 Aug, 9 Sept & 16 Sept
Join local textile artist Sally Blake in a fun and creative wattle and eucalypt dyeing workshop. Learn how to make flower, leaf and bark dyes and try your new skills out on a take-home scarf using dyes from local acacias and eucalypts.
