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 40,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.
See the world-class display of miniature trees and forests, created by some of Australia's leading artists.
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A remarkable cycle of conservation, community and care has come full circle at the National Arboretum Canberra, with more than 100 young Japanese snowbell plants returning to the forest where their journey began.
"It is a place where her spirit endures: in the rustle of leaves, in the resilience of the plants she loved, and in the peace she found so often in nature."
Friends and family gathered to officially open the Dr Marta Kot Garden, honouring her lifetime dedication to community and nature.
The National Arboretum Canberra hosted its annual Friends and Volunteers End of Year Celebration, bringing together our Arboretum community to celebrate another year of remarkable contribution and growth.
