aerial view of canberra as the sunrises, casting golden tones over the city, with the trees of the arboretum in the foreground
Aerial view of the Arboretum showing the Visitors Centre, Central Valley Gardens and the view across Canberra. Overlayed are the Tourism Awards badges.
Drone photo of forests with autumnal colours of orange, pink and green foliage. The Margaret Whitlam Pavilion can be seen in the distance.

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 40,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.

What's here

Discover an exciting variety of things to do, see and experience at the Arboretum.

Eat, drink and shop

Take a break at the Arboretum Cafe or The Curatoreum gift shop at our award-winning Village Centre.

POD Playground

Let kids of all ages run wild in the popular nature themed playground with acorn and banksia cubbies, sand-play, slides and swings.

Tracks and trails

Explore the multi-purpose, family-friendly walking, running and cycling trails for all ability levels.

Host an event

Have your wedding, party, meeting or event at one of Canberra's most iconic and sought-after venues.

National Bonsai and Penjing Collection

See the world-class display of miniature trees and forests, created by some of Australia's leading artists.

Top stories

Official Opening of the Dr Marta Kot Garden

10 February 2026

"It is a place where her spirit endures: in the rustle of leaves, in the resilience of the plants she loved, and in the peace she found so often in nature."

Friends and family gathered to officially open the Dr Marta Kot Garden, honouring her lifetime dedication to community and nature.

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Arboretum Friends & Volunteers Celebration

16 December 2025

The National Arboretum Canberra hosted its annual Friends and Volunteers End of Year Celebration, bringing together our Arboretum community to celebrate another year of remarkable contribution and growth.

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ABC News Breakfast

27 November 2025

ABC News Breakfast’s weather presenter, Nate Byrne, showcased the beauty of the National Arboretum in any weather during a spectacular live breakfast broadcast.

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Tourism Award and Trip Advisor Award Badges
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EcoStar Accredited Business Badge, Quality Tourism Accreditation Badge, and Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business Badge
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Quality Tourism Accreditations badges for Low Vision, Limited Mobility, Wheelchairs & Scooters
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