Australian National Botanic Gardens

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MEGAfauna: myths and legends! ended on Sunday 31 July 2022.

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Current events

Bilby trail2.

Bilby trail and craft activities (self-guided)

Fri 29 Mar - Sun 28 Apr — Collect a map from the Visitor Centre

Learn about the bilby and its habitat on a children's self-guided trail.

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Bush Fragrance

6 Apr – 5 May 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens

This exhibition celebrates the work of the Botanic Art Group and their love of native flora.

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Bush animal weaving

Culture on the Move – Bush Animal Weaving Workshops

Thurs 18 April and Fri 19 April, 10 am and 1 pm — Banksia Centre

Create your own bush animal during the school holidays.

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Weaving

Culture on the Move – Traditional Weaving Workshops

Sat 20 April 10 am - 1 pm — Banksia Centre

Sharing cultural knowledge on weaving and plant use and learning how to prepare fibres.

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1 July – 31 July ; 8.30 am – 5.00 pm — Special trail through the Gardens

Step back in time on this family adventure trail to meet the enormous creatures that inspire myths and legends, art and culture.

 Let your imagination run wild and daydream about what it was like to live with these gigantic animals.

Search the Gardens to find the megafauna, ancient plants and more. 

Pick up your map from the Visitor Centre or download MEGAfauna: myths & legends trail map [PDF]  to start your journey.

An enjoyable school holiday experience suitable for adults and families alike, and its free!

Wheelchair and pram accessible.

Expand your adventure and explore the Gardens by night at our ticketed MEGAfauna afterDARK events

When

1 July – 31 July ; 8.30 am – 5.00 pm

Where

Special trail through the Gardens

Price

Free