The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre.
With over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.
See the world-class display of miniature trees and forests, created by some of Australia's leading artists.
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For the first time, three internationally recognised female artists shared the stage: Heike van Gunst, Marcela Ferreira, and Sandra Grlica. Each brought unique expertise and vision, carrying forward the legacy of bonsai masters while reshaping the boundaries of the artform.
For World Smile Day 2025 we would like to feature a volunteer initiative that’s been quietly spreading warmth and smiles for years: Warm Trees.
You may remember seeing trees wrapped in vibrant, hand-crafted scarves during July and August. But have you ever wondered what happens to those scarves once the season changes?
Thousands of families and friends gathered to celebrate the day with colour, laughter, and wonder. With captivating aerial displays from expert flyers, a whimsical wind garden, vibrant face painting stations, and the infectious energy of live music, there was endless fun to be had.
