Yalbillinga Weaving Workshop - July School Holidays
Come and join us on the soft grass of the Mununja the Butterfly Garden and immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture. We will be weaving bracelets while listening to the moving Ngunnawal dreamtime story. Activity details.
Stories in the Forest - July School Holidays
Join us on a quest and a fairy hunt through our hundred-year-old Cork Oak forest. Someone has stolen winter! - Help us discover who stole winter and learn why the forest needs winter to thrive. Activity details.
National Reconciliation Week Competition
What does reconciliation mean to you?Reconciliation is an important milestone in Australia’s history, with its core focus of strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-indigenous peoples.The National Arboretum Canberra invites you or your organisation to share your personal reconciliation journey for the chance to win a beautiful local hand-made woven art piece created from raffia and emu feathers! Activity details.
Guided forest walks every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED
FOREST WALKS MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO AIR QUALITY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE DAY. Discover some of the Arboretum's forests with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Learn about the trees and their stories. Duration one hour. Moderate walk, uneven ground in places. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat and bring drinking water. Free activity, no bookings required. Activity details.
Complete our survey and WIN
Tell us about your visit to the National Arboretum and help us to improve our services. We would like to hear all your comments and ideas! Enter the monthly draw for a $50 gift voucher from The Curatoreum Shop. The survey should take about 5 minutes and your answers are confidential. For information, call 02 6207 8484 or email: arboretum@act.gov.au. Activity details.
Free introductory talks - NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED
Enjoy a free introductory talk about the Arboretum, 20 minutes long. Departs regularly between 10am and 3pm daily. Meet at the 'free talk' sign in the Village Centre. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. Activity details.
Every day activities
There are a range of other activities for people to enjoy on a daily basis at the Arboretum. Activity details.