Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Nocturnal – SOLD OUT ended on Friday 11 March 2022.

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Friday 11 March 6.30–9.30 pm — The lower Gardens

 

SOLD OUT

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world after dark with a self-guided discovery of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. 

As darkness creeps into the Gardens experience the intimate relationship between nature and the night when it becomes a whole new place filled with different sounds, scents and colours. Tour the Rainforest and Banksia Garden during dusk. Bring your own picnic and relax on the new Friends Lawn while sampling a native gin by Underground Spirits.

Nocturnal (def)
1.           being active or happening at night rather than during the day
2.           of the night, or relating to the night
 

When

Friday 11 March 6.30–9.30 pm

Where

The lower Gardens

Price

$8 adult; $5 junior (4–16 years); 3 years & under free