National Arboretum Canberra, The
Enjoy free guided and self-guided tours, interactive displays, Pod Playground, a café and shop, outdoor sculptures, and picnic areas boasting some of Canberra's most spectacular views.
The recently opened Gallery of Gardens is a living mosaic of unique gardens on the Events Terrace. Each garden has a distinctive design with a variety of trees, plants, landscape features and welcoming spaces to sit and enjoy the inspiring surrounds. The features include a labyrinth, reflective pond, sculpture and stone walls. Open now: The Open Gardens Australia Celebration Garden, The Labyrinth Garden, The AIDS Garden of Reflection and Mununja the Butterfly Garden.
Download the Arboretum’s Augmented Reality app so you can stroll among the forests enjoying unique soundscapes, diverse stories of the trees, and holograms featuring tales of a fire fighter, harpist, landscape architect, Ngunnawal man, volunteer guide and bonsai artist.
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OPENING HOURS
Village Centre: Daily 9am - 4pm. Grounds: Daily 6am - 8.30pm during daylight savings or 7am – 5.30pm. Closed Christmas Day.
COSTS
Free
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Location
National Arboretum Canberra, The
Forest Drive (off Tuggeranong Parkway), Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #1 of 1 things to do in Weston on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2017
© TripAdvisor 2016
“Visionary”
Canberr'a Labor Government, under the then leadership of John Stanhope showed vision on embarking on this long term project .Forests of trees from countries around the world. A work still in...
Lesley H
“For children and adults”
The children love the playground with its unique giant acorns linked by tunnels that can be explored from the inside. They run from one unique experience to another. The adults can enjoy a coffee or...
Canberrascooter
“Spectacular if you appreciate nature”
If you are a nature lover this place is inspirational 44000 types of rare and endangered trees set out on a beautiful hill with a view of Canberra!
Sarah D
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