National Arboretum Canberra Forest Walks
Overview
There are over 20 kilometres of multipurpose trails that wind through a mosaic of 94 individual forests at the National Arboretum Canberra.
Their knowledgeable and passionate volunteers give tours through the ever-changing forests to give visitors an insight into the history, purpose and stories of the National Arboretum.
Whilst you are here, surround yourself with some of Canberra’s best panoramic views, stunning architecture and themed, landscaped gardens.
Visit and see why the National Arboretum Canberra was voted Canberra's Best Tourist Attraction in 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Venture into the forests with a volunteer guide for a one-hour guided walk to learn more about the trees, features and history of the National Arboretum Canberra.
Walking location and topic depend on weather and season.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
Based on 1556 reviews“Beautiful place”
This 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”
We 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 TripAdvisor“Don’t bother eating up there . Take a picnic if you just want to enjoy the view .”
A pleasant enough place to visit, to see the trees . The big let down was the ‘village’ . Which is not a village in any sense of the word . The cafe was a major let down . Rubbish food, at non...
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