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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?
Colour in Winter Guided Walks
11.00 am–12.00 pm & 2.00 pm–3.00 pm daily, Monday 9 August–Sunday 15 August — Meet at the clock near the bridge
Brighten your winter day and discover the spectacular colours of leaves, bark, flowers and seeds in the Gardens with a Volunteer Guide.
MEGAfauna: once there were giants!
26 June –25 July 2021 — Special trail through the Gardens
Embark on an adventure trail filled with nature, science and history! Come face to face with Australia's prehistoric past by immersing yourself in the Gardens newest Megafauna trail – the first of its kind in Australia.
Wattle Walks
11.00 am–12.00 pm & 2.00–3.00 pm daily, 30 August–5 September — Meet at the clock near the bridge
Celebrate Wattle Week with a guided walk exploring the Gardens’ collection of wattles, the genus Acacia.
