About


This video features footage and images of people enjoying the National Arboretum Canberra including families cycling and picnicing in the forests, chefs preparing delicious meals, people browsing in The Curatoreum gift shop and children rolling down the grassy amphitheatre.

Arboretum [Pronounced "aa-buh-ree-tuhm"]

An arboretum is a botanical garden devoted to growing trees for conservation, scientific research or educational purposes. Arboreta (plural) play an important role in the preservation and management of trees, and provide a place where endangered species can be protected.

The term arboretum was first coined by John Claudius Loudon in 1833, although the concept of an arboretum has been around for much longer.

Arboreta may be monocultural (single species forests), polycultural (scatterings of different tree species), or specialise in growing particular types of trees.

The National Arboretum Canberra is the only monocultural arboretum of its size in the world.

About the National Arboretum Canberra

Winner of the 2019 Canberra Region Tourist Attractions award, the National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests surrounding an entertainment and events hub, with spectacular views and unique experiences.

Spanning over 250 hectares, the Arboretum is one of the world’s largest living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees. The site is also home to the iconic Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, award-winning Village Centre with its onsite restaurant, cafĂ© and gift shop, POD playground and the renowned National Bonsai and Penjing Collection.

Opened to the public in 2013, the Arboretum is celebrated for its conservation, science research, education, award-winning architecture and a network of multi-use trails.

The National Arboretum Canberra is part of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate of ACT Government.

Please direct any media enquiries to the Arboretum by:

Phone: 02 6207 8484

Email: arboretum@act.gov.au

General enquiries

Information desk  |  Monday to Sunday, 9am - 4pm

02 6207 8484

arboretum@act.gov.au

Street address

Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Molonglo Valley ACT 2611

Postal Address

National Arboretum Canberra

GPO Box 158, Canberra City, ACT 2601

Weddings and Venue hire

The Ginger Group

02 6273 4366

hello@thegingergroup.com.au

The Curatoreum Gift Shop

02 6251 3371

arboretum@thecuratoreum.com

Tour bookings

Information desk

02 6207 8484

arboretum@act.gov.au

Education enquiries

(including school visits/tours, activities and school holiday programs)

Education Officer

02 6207 8156

arboretumbookings@act.gov.au

Media enquiries

02 6207 8484

arboretum@act.gov.au

Policies

Public Use Policy

This document outlines the operational policy applying at the Arboretum in regards to access, public safety, public convenience, public orientation and the engagement in recreational activities. In principal, the policy also applies to the undertaking of private functions, public events and other events. This policy is consistent with ACT Government policies where applicable.

Please view the Public Use Policy here.