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Australian National Botanic Gardens

Address: Clunies Ross St., Black Mountain, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Map It
Phone: 02/6250-9540
www.anbg.gov.au

Category: Gardens/Arboretums
Location: Central Canberra

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Fodor's 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. From December to February there is also a tour at 9:30 AM. Parking is A$1.40 per hour or A$4.80 per day.

Cost: Free
Open: Gardens Jan., daily 8:30-8; Feb.-Dec., daily 8:30-5. Visitor center daily 9-4:30

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