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?
![Fuzz Berry by Amy Jones, Erindale College 2018, Year 7-12, Secondary Colour](/botanic-gardens/files/cache/Fuzz-Berry-Amy-Jones-Tile-170x170.jpg)
Schools Photographic Competition 2024
Until Friday 30 August 2024
Friends ANBG Photographic Competition is open to students attending Australian schools or colleges.
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Wattle We Call It? Free guided walks
1 – 8 September, 11 am to 12 pm & 2 pm to 3 pm — Meet at the flag near the café bridge.
Wattles are acacias, or are they? The first tree called a wattle in Australia is not an acacia at all. The acacias of Africa are no longer acacias.
![Botanica: Spirits & Food Festival](/botanic-gardens/files/cache/do/ANBG-botanics-tile-170x170.png)
Botanica: Spirits & Food Festival
Sat 7 & Sun 8 September 2024
The festival showcases producers focusing on using Australia’s diverse native flora.