Main Path Walk
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.
See the best of our world-class gardens on a loop path with no steps.
Experience the cool coastal Rainforest Gully from the elevated boardwalk. Pass through ancient conifers and walk among eucalypts.
Spot a water dragon at the waterfall and admire majestic Gymea Lilies and Grass Trees along the 1.4 km Main Path Walk.
Short detours take you through the dramatic scenery of the arid Red Centre Garden and Rock Garden, broadening the diversity of Australian plants you experience.
The Main Path is paved and all slopes meet Australian standards for wheelchair access.
Collect a copy of our visitor guide and Main Path Walk map from the Visitor Centre to ensure you enjoy all the Gardens’ highlights.
Site accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Type of walk
Loop track
Walk grade
Easy
Walk distance
1.4 km
Time required
40 minutes
