Australian National Botanic Gardens

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.

Visiting the Australian National Botanic Gardens gives you the chance to explore around one third of Australia's diverse and spectacular flora in Canberra's bush land setting. Take a 45 minute tour on their regular Flora Explorer or check their website for special tours throughout the school holidays.

With over 6,300 plant species set on 35 hectares, the Australian National Botanic Gardens is the only place in the world you will see this diversity of Australian native plants in one location.