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.

BUSH CAPITAL CELEBRATION

A two day Centenary celbration full of engaging and stimulating events, talks, displays, performances and presentations under the themes of Bush Traditions, Stories, People, Food and Music. Also featuring a Gum Tree Hop!

Saturday and Sunday 2 & 3 November | 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Eucalypt Lawn | More information

Coming Up

Uncovering the Red Centre exhibition - Exploring the iconic plants, Aboriginal culture and colourful history of Central Australia, and featuring the plant stories of this dramatic landscape. Showing until Sunday 10 November 2013 | 9.30am - 4.30pm daily | Visitor Centre Gallery | Free entry

afterDARK Bush Tucker Tours - Explore the Gardens by night with an education ranger and guest indigenous presenter and discover the natural and cultural values of the bush to Aboriginal people. Includes a bush tucker tasting.
Wednesday 2 October, Saturday 5 October; 7.00 pm | Friday 1 November; 8.00 pm | Bookings essential

Breakfast with the Birds - See some of the Gardens' amazing birds while surrounded by the beauty of Australian plants in spring followed by a delicious breakfast at Floresco in the Gardens Cafe. Saturdays and Sundays 21 September – 13 October | 7.45 am | Gates open at 7.30am | Bookings essential

Spring Flower walks - Take a walk among the colours, shapes and textures of Australian spring flowers to complement your visit to Floriade | Saturday 14 September to Sunday 13 October | Daily | 11.00 am and 2.00 pm | Free