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?
DinotraX – a dinosaur adventure
6–28 July 2019 — Australian National Botanic Gardens and the National Dinosaur Museum
Become an intrepid explorer as you step back in time on a dinosaur adventure trail through the Gardens and the National Dinosaur Museum.
Threatened Species school holiday program with NatureArt Lab
8–12 July, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm — Banks Building
Discover and learn about nature through observation, drawing, painting, nature journaling and craft. Get to know the birds, insects, marsupials, reptiles and the unique Australian plant communities featured in the Gardens.
NatureArt kids club
Last Sunday of every month, February–November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon — Banks Building
Join NatureArt Kids Club art and science adventures for an exciting exploration of nature in the Gardens.
