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.
“Lovely views and great park for kids.”
Reviewed 1w ago by Inspire592222A lovely outdoor space. Nice views of the area. There’s some walking trails also. Visit the bonsai garden, so many varieties to see. The play area is good for young kids 2-10. My son is 12 and no...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Beautiful area.”
Reviewed 1mo ago by AndyJohn74There is so much to see and experience here. There is the main pavilion building, which contains a cafe and seating with a stunning view, to walking along the paths and through the groves of...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“See the eagle sculpture”
Reviewed 1mo ago by folkloricaHOn a sunny day with only a slight breeze, it was a pleasure to visit the rust steel eagle sitting on his nest at the lookout over Canberra. There are segmented areas of species plantings which are...
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
- 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.
- Accessibility statement