Temporary Closure

The south viewing deck outside the Visitors Centre will be closed for maintenance starting Monday 23 June. Access will remain available via the southern doors during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Aerial view of the Arboretum showing the Visitors Centre, Central Valley Gardens and the view across Canberra. Overlayed are the Tourism Awards badges.
aerial view of canberra as the sunrises, casting golden tones over the city, with the trees of the arboretum in the foreground
Drone photo of forests with autumnal colours of orange, pink and green foliage. The Margaret Whitlam Pavilion can be seen in the distance.

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 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.

What's here

Discover an exciting variety of things to do, see and experience at the Arboretum.

Eat, drink and shop

Take a break at the Arboretum Cafe or The Curatoreum gift shop at our award-winning Village Centre.

POD Playground

Let kids of all ages run wild in the popular nature themed playground with acorn and banksia cubbies, sand-play, slides and swings.

Tracks and trails

Explore the multi-purpose, family-friendly walking, running and cycling trails for all ability levels.

Host an event

Have your wedding, party, meeting or event at one of Canberra's most iconic and sought-after venues.

National Bonsai and Penjing Collection

See the world-class display of miniature trees and forests, created by some of Australia's leading artists.

Top stories

Ceremonial Tree Planting with The Honourable Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu

28 July 2025

The National Arboretum Canberra was honoured to host a ceremonial tree planting with The Honourable Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, and The Honourable Paulson Panapa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu.

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Lights, Camera, Arboretum! ABC’s Hit Comedy Austin Returns

22 July 2025

Season Two of the hit ABC comedy was partially filmed right here at the National Arboretum Canberra. Catch the premiere Sunday 27 July at 7:30pm on ABC TV or stream all episodes on ABC iview.

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Studio Visit Update: Drawing Breath Takes Shape

8 July 2025

As anticipation builds for the installation of Drawing Breath, the newest addition commissioned for the Forest Sculpture Gallery at the National Arboretum Canberra, members of the Forest Sculpture Gallery Committee, representatives of the Arboretum and the Chair of the Friends, were recently invited to a behind-the-scenes studio visit with artist Hannah Quinlivan.

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Tourism Award and Trip Advisor Award Badges
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EcoStar Accredited Business Badge, Quality Tourism Accreditation Badge, and Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business Badge
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Quality Tourism Accreditations badges for Low Vision, Limited Mobility, Wheelchairs & Scooters
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