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National Arboretum Canberra Forest Walks

Forest Walk
Forest Walk

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.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Forest Drive, 0, Molonglo Valley, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 1558 reviews

“A poor experience in hospitality”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4w ago by Tim W

Great views yeah yeah we get it. The cafe staff rude and disinterested. For a Tuesday so overstaffed that every role is slow and inefficient. Everyone is slowing each other down. Staffing needs a...

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“Beautiful place”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by rainmaker243

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.

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“The surprise packet of Canberra”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Meander27316596006

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...

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