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 explore Australian National Botanic Gardens at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inAustralian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour4.5★ · 58 travelers~2 hoursFrom$15 per personSee dates →
Best full dayHighlights of Canberra Full Day Tour4.9★ · 461 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$134 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCanberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.4.9★ · 50 travelers1-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →Getting there
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