Become a Friend


Join the Friends today!

The Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra are a non-profit community organisation dedicated to supporting the Arboretum and its ongoing development.

Join the Friends and learn about the Arboretum, forest species and the biodiversity they nurture. Enjoy the benefits, become a part of a network of like-minded people, participate in the growing range of activities offered or work with the community to help develop the Arboretum for future generations.

The Friends welcome new members – join today or find out more by visiting the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra website.

Benefits of becoming a Member

Gift Shop Discount

10% discount at the Arboretum Café and The Curatoreum gift shop

Friends' Parking Pass

Discounted annual parking pass for the National Arboretum Canberra

Friends Newsletter

Regular quarterly Friends' Newsletters and updates

Additional discounts

Access to discounts at many events