The Village Centre at the National Arboretum Canberra will be closed to the public from 2pm on Tuesday 27 November 2018.
It will reopen to the public on Wednesday 28th November 2018.
The Village Centre at the National Arboretum Canberra will be closed to the public from 2pm on Tuesday 27 November 2018. Activity details.
Say goodbye to 2018 and join Ginger Catering for an unforgettable Bollywood style New Year's Eve party. Activity details.
Each month a free guided themed walk through the forests of the National Arboretum Canberra is offered by the Friends of the Arboretum. Please book your free guided walk here. Activity details.
Amelda Keys and the ACT Labyrinth Network now hold and facilitate Sunday morning walks in the Labyrinth Garden on the last Sunday of each month. Activity details.
We apologize for cancelling the walk on Saturday 17th November, we hope you can make another date. Activity details.
Promoter Complete Events Group have brought to Canberra the Anthems Live concert to the National Arboretum Canberra, featuring some of Australia's iconic musicians including John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Cebrano, The Black Sorrows with Vika and Linda plus local bands. Activity details.
The Amphitheatre and Events Terrace will be cordoned off for site works between 12 - 20 November 2018. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information please call the National Arboretum on 02 6207 8484 between 9am to 4pm. Activity details.
The National Arboretum Canberra site will be closed to the public from 2pm on Saturday 17 November 2018. Cars will not be able to access or park onsite from 1pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Activity details.
On Remembrance Day, the Canberra City Band will perform on the Event Terrace at the National Arboretum Canberra. Activity details.
Delicious jams, preserves and pesto made from fruit, vegetables and herbs harvested straight from the gardens and forests of the Arboretum are available at the Harvest Stall. Activity details.
The summer harvest of cherries and berries heralds the arrival of Christmas and the time for holidays and celebrations. Shopping, drinks and canapes from 5:30pm with dinner in the Discovery Garden to follow. The Curatoreum gift shop is offering exclusive shopping from 5:30pm – 7PM with a 10% discount and complimentary gift-wrapping. For bookings and more information visit Activity details.
Take a walk with one of our experienced guides and unravel the stories of our trees. Activity details.
This hands-on workshop for kids aged 8 to 16, begins with a tour of the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection Australia to learn a little about bonsai and to provide some inspiration for your own project. Activity details.
You will learn the essentials for creating, styling and maintaining bonsai. Styles include: cascade, forest and broom. Activity details.
Enjoy a short morning walk with a friendly and knowledgeable guide and discover some of the Arboretum's forests. Learn about the trees and their stories. One hour long and free of charge. Moderate walk, uneven ground in places. Please wear sturdy shoes and a hat and bring drinking water. Meet at the Information Desk in the Village Centre a few minutes before the start time. For more information, call 02 6207 8484. Activity details.
Let’s wind back the clock and celebrate some of Australia’s most iconic artists! With an incredible line up locked in featuring John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, The Black Sorrows with Vika & Linda and many more to come – Anthems is bringing you a star-studded concert to Canberra’s National Arboretum this November. Book your tickets now. Activity details.
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.
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.
There are a range of other activities for people to enjoy on a daily basis at the Arboretum. Activity details.
Guided bus tours are available for groups of 30 people and up while guided walking tours are available for groups of 10 to 16 people. Activity details.
