The Australian National Botanic Gardens is open and welcomes visitors from 8.30 am to 5 pm every day of the year (except 25 December).
Visitors will need to comply with the COVID-19 safety measures that remain in place across the ACT. Read more.
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?
Reconciliation Day Weekend Walks
Sunday 29 & Monday 30 May; 10.30 am–11.30 am — Meet outside the Visitor Centre
Join Wiradjuri Man Adam Shipp as he shares his passion for native plants.
Threatened Species guided walks
16 – 22 May 11.00 am–12.00 pm — Meet at the clock near the cafe bridge
Join a free guided walk to see some of the beautiful Australian plant species that are endangered, hear about threats to their survival and learn about the Gardens' work to help preserve them.
Culture on the Move – Bush Animal Weaving Workshops
Monday 10 July and Wednesday 13 July; 10–11.30 am & 1–2.30 pm — Banksia Centre
Create your own bush animal in connection with our MEGAfauna trail.
Culture on the Move – Traditional Weaving Workshops
20 July 10.00am–1.00 pm — Banksia Centre
Learn techniques of the age-old art of traditional weaving.
