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.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS ARE OPEN TO VISITORS

The Australian National Botanic Gardens is fully open to visitors. We invite you to enjoy a walk, the fresh air and the wide-open spaces.

As restrictions have eased, we have reopened all pathways and pedestrian routes are now two-way. We encourage visitors to adhere to the ongoing social distancing rules and remain 1.5m from each other. We have also placed sanitising stations around the Gardens for visitors’ convenience.

The Visitor Centre, Botanical Bookshop, and Jindii Eco Spa are now open. Pollen café is open for take away and dining in from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Bookings are essential for dining-in.

For further information, please see our FAQs.