Top Things to do in Canberra
Top 8 Gardens in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
Restaurants in Canberra
1. Australian National Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 730 reviews
The national collection of Australian native plants; inspiring, informing and connecting people with the Australian flora.
Reviewed By joniquelife - Australia, null
This is quite a big gardens spread out over a large area with a multitude of habitats from the rainforest to the desert and everything in between. There is an awesome rainforest walk down below ground level with misters to add that extra rainforest feel and also a tree house that you can climb... winning ???? We love visiting botanic gardens all around Australia and comparing them, this one would definitely be top 3 so far You need to pay for parking here ( $3.50 per hour) or park further away and walk! “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.
2. National Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,505 reviews
The National Arboretum Canberra is a 250-hectare (618 acre) arboretum in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, created after the area was burned out as a result of the Christmas 2001[1] and 2003 Canberra bushfires:[2] The Himalayan Cedar forest lost about one third of its trees, and the commercial Radiata Pine plantation was burned out, allowing the arboretum to be created. In 2004, the Government of the Australian Capital Territory held a nationwide competition for an arboretum, which was to be part of the recovery from the 2003 bushfires. The winning design by landscape architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean and architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer proposed 100 forests and 100 gardens focussing on threatened, rare, and symbolic trees from around the world. The site has been planted since 2005, and includes ceremonial trees planted by visiting heads of government and ambassadors. It was officially opened in February 2013.
Reviewed By hannahannah222 - Sydney, Australia
We went on a very wet and rainy day and were the only ones at the Pod playground so that was lovely and there were a few spots to shelter and play. The playground d design was just magnificent I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a beautiful playground Indoors, we escaped the worst of the rain and enjoyed a great coffee and some yummy cake whilst admiring the view, the gift shop had lots of cool quirky things and a good range of gardening books too Also The bonsai exhibit and veggie gardens at the back were lovely Overall a lovely visit, can’t wait wait o come back in the future and see the trees grow
3. Old Parliament House Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Familyholsx4 - Coolangatta, Australia
So many bees on Wisteria in full bloom. Peaceful garden with a tribute to the women in politics. Stunning colour.
4. Ataturk Memorial garden
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
5. Lennox Gardens
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By gwendolphyn - Singapore, Singapore
The Lennox Gardens overlook Lake Burley Griffin and houses the Canberra Beijing Garden and Canberra Nara Peace Park. Relatively easy to access via public transport and is a lovely picnic spot!
6. The Beijing Garden
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is a beautiful Chinese garden near the lake Burley Griffin. The entrance has two Chinese lions. There are a lot of monuments. There was a horse running, lots of metal herons and many other attractive monuments. The structures are Chinese. They have even a mosaic floor. My wife and I stood there, taking it all in. It was beautiful! Worthwhile to see beauty! It is as if I was in Beijing. Hopefully, one day I will be able to see Beijing!
