National Arboretum

The National Arboretum is a tree conservation and research center in Canberra that covers gently sloping hills overlooking Lake Burley Griffin. The site divides into more than one hundred forest sections, each dedicated to a specific tree species or geographic origin region.

After the 2003 bushfires that devastated large parts of the hillsides, the Australian Capital Territory government began planting this site. The first trees were planted in 2005 and the visitor center opened several years later.

The Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park maintains a regional botanic garden that presents native eucalyptus forests and local plant species.

The paths wind through different forest sections and suit walks of different lengths, depending on how many tree collections you want to visit. The Village Centre offers information, rest spots, and orientation about the site.

A small grove preserves descendants of the Lone Pine, an Aleppo pine that stood on the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I. Seeds from that tree were brought to Australia and planted here to remember the military campaign.

Location: Australian Capital Territory

Inception: 2013

GPS coordinates: -35.29000,149.07000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31