Park & nature
Australian National Botanic Gardens
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The Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra showcase the continent's unique flora across 40 hectares on the slopes of Black Mountain. Visitors can explore themed sections like the Rainforest Gully, Red Centre Garden, and Eucalypt Lawn. Elevated boardwalks offer canopy views, while walking trails wind through diverse habitats. The gardens are a haven for birdlife and feature a striking visitor center with a café. It's a living museum of Australia's botanical heritage, perfect for nature lovers.
Don't miss
- Walk the 'Rainforest Gully' boardwalk through a cool, shaded fern-filled gorge.
- Visit the 'Red Centre Garden' to see iconic desert plants like spinifex and ghost gums.
- Climb the 'Black Mountain Summit Trail' for panoramic views of Canberra from the gardens.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Australian National Botanic Gardens
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inVanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Ticket4.6★ · 191 travelers~24 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedBehind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour4.9★ · 674 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCanberra Explorer Loop Bus, Hop on Hop off sightseeing4.9★ · 50 travelers1–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →More attractions in Canberra


