Australian National Botanic Gardens
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
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Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Canberra
Open 8.30 am to 5 pm daily
(extended to 6pm weekdays, 8pm weekends in January)
Guided walks can be booked at any time for large or small groups. These booked walks can be tailored to the needs and interests of particular groups and can cater for larger numbers than the regular informal walks. There is a charge of $4.00 per head for these walks. Telephone (02) 6250 9540.
Free guided walks leave the Visitor Centre at 11am and 2pm daily and take an hour or so. An additional summer 9.30am walk is conducted 1 October - 31 March.
There is no need to book but please arrive about 10 minutes before departure time. Donations to the Friends are most welcome.
Groups of eight or more must book. Telephone (02) 6250 9540.
The Visitor Centre features changing displays, leaflets, botanical, horticultural and tourist information. Telephone (02) 6250 9540.
The gift and book shop is located in the Visitor Centre and offers a wide range of products with a botanical and environmental theme. Telephone (02) 6257 3302. [Botanical Bookshop]
Hudsons Café in the Gardens provides a picturesque location for delicious refreshments and meals.
Bookings for meals and can be made on (02) 6248 9680.
Arrangements can be made to combine meals or refreshments with booked tours. [Hudsons]
Visits for educational groups and schools may be organised through the Education Service.
For further information telephone (02) 6250 9547
but first check the available resources and booking requirements from the web site:
www.anbg.gov.au/education/