Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian National Botanic Gardens, National botanical garden in Acton, Canberra, Australia
The 90-hectare garden includes 40 hectares of cultivated area and 50 hectares of preserved natural vegetation on Black Mountain.
The garden started in 1949 with a ceremonial tree planting by Prime Minister Ben Chifley and Kew Gardens director Sir Edward Salisbury.
The garden maintains the Australian National Herbarium, housing the third largest collection of pressed and dried plant specimens in Australia.
Visitors can explore thematic sections through marked trails, with facilities including a café, souvenir shops, and designated picnic areas.
The garden cultivates over 5,500 native plant species, organized in ecological groupings that reflect their natural habitat arrangements.
Location: Australian Capital Territory
Inception: 1949
Accessibility: Beperkte toegang voor rolstoelen
Fee: Yes
Address: Clunies Ross St, Acton ACT 2601, Austra
Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00
Phone: +61262509540
Website: https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
GPS coordinates: -35.27889,149.10917
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:19
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