Australian National Botanic Gardens

The Australian National Botanic Gardens is a heritage-listed botanical garden located in Acton, Canberra.

The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.

The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild. This helps protect them against extinction and provides information which might assist reintroduction to their natural habitat.

The Gardens
Inspiring, informing and connecting people with the Australian flora
The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.

The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild. This helps protect them against extinction and provides information which might assist reintroduction to their natural habitat.

Only minutes from the centre of Canberra is the world's most diverse collection of Australian plants - more than 4300 different species growing in a stunning bushland setting.

It's a place where locals and visitors to our nation's capital come to explore, learn, relax and enjoy time with friends or family in a tranquil natural environment.

Visit the Gardens to:

Take a botanical journey across Australia from the coastal rainforests to the red centre.
Have a picnic under the eucalypts or enjoy lunch with a view at the award-winning Pollen cafe.
Wander the boardwalks and the many bush tracks, or join a guided tour to learn more about the Australian environment.
Get a rosellas-eye view from the Paperbark Treehouse and discover the importance of biodiversity on the 'Who Did That?' children's trail.
Take in an exhibition at the gallery or attend one of our regular workshops and events.
The Gardens offer a great day out for families, couples and groups of all ages and abilities.

Getting to the Gardens is easy by foot, bicycle, bus or car.

Only minutes from the Canberra CBD, the Gardens are located on the lower slopes of Black Mountain. The main entrance is on Clunies Ross Street, Acton.

Getting here by foot or bicycle
The Gardens are approximately a 2.5 km walk or ride from central Canberra. Google Maps can help you plot the quickest and safest route.

There are bicycle racks near the visitor centre and carpark.

Getting here by bus
A range of bus options will take you to the Gardens. Find the best bus route for you using Google Maps' public transport directions.

Getting here by car
You can access the main entrance on Clunies Ross Street via Parkes Way to the south or Barry Drive to the north.

Parking
The Gardens has plenty of car parking. Fees for each vehicle are $3.60 per hour up to a maximum of $15.00 for the day.