National Arboretum Canberra
Overview
The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, the popular Village Centre and the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia. With over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, scientific research, education, tourism and recreation.
Enjoy guided bus and walking tours, POD Playground, cafe and gift shop, themed gardens and sculptures with some of Canberra's most spectacular views. Feeling active? There are over 20 kilometres of multi-purpose tracks that wind through the forests.
Be sure to check out the website before you visit to help plan your visit or to book into the many upcoming walks, tours and events.
“A poor experience in hospitality”
Reviewed 4w ago by Tim WGreat views yeah yeah we get it. The cafe staff rude and disinterested. For a Tuesday so overstaffed that every role is slow and inefficient. Everyone is slowing each other down. Staffing needs a...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Beautiful place”
Reviewed 1mo ago by rainmaker243This is a beautiful place to visit. The views are amazing and we really enjoyed the bonsai collection. The cafe is reasonably priced and pretty efficient on a busy morning.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“The surprise packet of Canberra”
Reviewed 1mo ago by Meander27316596006We didn’t know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. Our son wanted to complete the orienteering so we walked a lot and saw a lot. It’s a huge area you can walk through, there’s area for...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Barbeque
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Enquiry Desk
- Family Friendly
- Food and Refreshments
- Lawn / Gardens
- Lockers
- Lookouts
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Restaurant
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.