National Botanic Gardens Day – Free Flora Explorer Rides
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National Botanic Gardens Day – Free Flora Explorer Rides ended on Sunday 26 May 2019.
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Current events
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate National Botanic Gardens Day with a new way to see the Gardens on board our electric bus.
Ride in comfort and style up to the top of the Gardens.
Hop off and explore the Gardens or loop all the way back to the Visitor Centre. Fun for all the family!
The Flora Explorer will leave every 30 minutes from the Visitor Centre.
National Botanic Gardens Day celebrates the important work of botanic gardens in conservation. It is held on the last Sunday of May across Australia and New Zealand.
When
Sunday 26 May 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Where
Leave from the Visitor Centre
Price
Free
