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Address: Clunies Ross St, Acton ACT 2601 How do we get there? Number: 02 6250 9588
About this activity
The Australian National Botanic Gardens is nature at it's best, as here you can explore an impressive scientific collection of native plants from all across the country!
At this Canberra favourite, the plants are displayed in a way that you can not only enjoy them, but also learn from them too!
The Australian National Botanic Gardens also cultivate plants that are threatened in the wild, which means the gardens are helping protect them against extinction, which is amazing!
They also offer up information which might assist their reintroduction to their natural habitat when the time is right.
With over 4,500 species on display, the Australian National Botanic Gardens is actually the only place where families and kids can see the true variety of native Australian plants all in the one location!
Spend the day taking in the fresh air, as you stroll and listen to the birds, and even sit quietly and watch the trees sway in the breeze.
Don't miss a chance to stroll beneath the canopy of the Rainforest Gully, before heading to the boardwalks, or the Paperbark Treehouse, or even the exhibitions in the gallery!
There is always SO much to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens - so c'mon kids, nature is calling!
Activity location
Directions
The Gardens are approximately a 2.5 km walk or ride from central Canberra.
Via car: You can access the main entrance on Clunies Ross Street via Parkes Way to the south or Barry Drive to the north. There is a fee for parking
How much does it cost?
Adults
Free!
Children
Free!
Last Updates
2023
Australian National Botanic Gardens FAQ’s
The award-winning Pollen café and restaurant features modern, delicious, healthy food in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, surrounded by the beauty of the world’s most diverse collection of Australian plants.
Visit the spa if you really want to make the day extra special!
The Botanical Bookshop offers a treasure trove of beautiful, educational books, gifts and souvenirs inspired by Australia’s diverse plants and wildlife.
You are sure to find something for everyone.
An excursion to the Gardens offers great value for money, especially if your students take part in more than one activity.
As well as enjoying one of their curriculum–linked, ranger guided programs, why not add in a free teacher guided activity or let your students explore the Gardens at their own pace?
There is no charge for school groups to visit the Gardens and explore. However, bookings are essential for safety reasons.
You can find healthy options at the cafe!
The Main Path Walk has no steps, making it suitable for both wheelchairs and strollers. All slopes meet Australian standards for wheelchair access.
There are disabled access car spaces at the northern end of the main car park (close to the Visitor Centre and cafe) as well as behind the Crosbie Morrison building.
You can book a free wheelchair or electric mobility scooter to use during your visit to the Gardens.
Find your way around the Australian National Botanic Gardens quickly and easily with their handy visitor guide and maps of our themed walks and trails.
You can pick up your free map and guide at the Visitor Centre
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