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Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian National Botanic Gardens Review
Australian plants and trees have evolved in isolation from the rest of the world, and these delightful gardens on the lower slopes of Black Mountain display the continent's best collection of this unique flora. The rain forest, rock gardens, Tasmanian alpine garden, and eucalyptus lawn—with more than 600 species of eucalyptus—number among the 125-acre site's highlights. Two self-guided nature trails start from the rain-forest gully, and free guided tours depart from the visitor center daily at 11 and 2. Prebooked and more individualized guided tours cost A$4 per person.
- Address: Clunies Ross St., Acton, Canberra, ACT, 2601 | Map It
- Phone: 02/6250-9540
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Jan., weekdays, 8.30-6, weekends 8:30--8; Feb.--Dec., 8:30--5. Visitor center daily 9.30--4:30
- Website: www.anbg.gov.au
- Location: Central Canberra
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