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.
DETAILS
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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
“Huge potential evident even in winter”
Out of a disaster comes beauty. Who would have thought that this area ravaged by bush fires could make such a fantastic comeback. On a cold cloudless blue sky day in Canberra, the views are...
Farmer C
“Gorgeous vistas, great walks, and a terrific playground for the kids!”
The arboretum was created after the area had been devastated by bushfires. Talk about taking lemons and making lemonade! The place is a living, breathing, inspiration of how we can overcome adversity...
Geoff G
“"Best park ever" - the kids”
This was a suggestion from friends who live in Canberra, and was certainly a highlight. The kids spent a couple of hours in the park, and highly recommend the park. Two thumbs up.
BigRichSyd
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