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Flora Explorer

Flora Explorer

Flora Explorer

Flora Explorer

Overview

On a Flora Explorer Bus Tour, discover the diversity and beauty of the living collection of native plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Join an experienced Volunteer Guide in a relaxing 45-minute tour aboard the Flora Explorer open-air electric bus. Enjoy live commentary of the main highlights of the Gardens and hear stories about Australia's unique plants in a spectacular bushland setting.

Tours depart from the Visitor Centre on weekends and public holidays at 11.30am and 1.30pm.

Suitable for families and visitors with limited mobility. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The bus is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for babies due to seating requirements. During winter, they encourage bringing a jacket or a rug to stay warm while on the tour.

Tickets available online. Exclusive group bookings are also available by prior arrangement. Get in contact via email for group booking enquiries.

Clunies Ross Street, Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 756 reviews

“Good distraction from the boring Canberra environment”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by FarAway10026284223

Didn’t spend a whole lot of time here, but it’s quite a nice setup in the middle of Canberra, a city that otherwise looks quite barren and dull. They’ve even managed to grow tropical plants in here.

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“Immersive Biodiversity”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3mos ago by Canberrascooter

If variety is the spice of life, the variety of landscapes, plants, habitats, and birds is the spice of nature. The Australian National Botanical Gardens certainly provide a rich diversity of...

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“Nice place”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 8mos ago by Ram00024

My wife and I were there for a walk while enjoied seeing Australia's flora. There is a parking and you nees to pay it (it is cheap). Visit the botanical garden is free. I recommend to pick up a map...

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Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
  • Small Group Tour

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