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.
See the world-class display of miniature trees and forests, created by some of Australia's leading artists.
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Bonsai Artist in Residence Evan Marsh, shared his passion and expertise with our bonsai volunteers with a series of inspiring demonstrations and workshops.
For the first time, Kite Fest ran over two action packed days, filling the Arboretum's Events Terrace with breathtaking scenes of kites, colour and community.
Timber that once formed part of the Village Centre deck has found a new purpose as a place for visitors to gather, rest and make new memories, a lasting reminder of the value of sustainability, craftsmanship and community.
