National Arboretum

The National Arboretum Canberra will feature different types of threatened and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world, and in the longer term present a sensational mosaic of permanent gardens.

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Forest Dr Molonglo ACT 2611 Australia

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scenic views playground bonsai collection fresh air coffee desserts city trees lakes hills national parks sculptures exhibits village mountains photography events classes
JH H-D

The trees are rather new because of the fire a few years back, but the views of the mountains , lake and city are still great

Nadia

Great playground , amazing views for taking photographs , fantastic special events like our bonsai class (see link) Read more

Jo Farmer

Paid parking 24/7 and not a large parking area. Slow cafeteria service. However great view and awesome new playground . Tip: take your own food and drink.

Mr S

Lovely views . Mandatory expensive restaurant attached. Great kids playground - no entry fees.

Marianne N

The view and the breeze from the top of the hill is fantastic

Vic McGin

The road that circles the regrowing trees is the most gorgeous scenic route.

Brian Stewart

Amazing collection of playground and national park ! Views to die for but watch out for the encases huntsman near the highest slide ... ;)

Matthias

Free guided tours leave regularly from the Village Centre, starting at 10 am and finishing at 3 pm each day.

Tomfoolery

Great views of Canberra from the hills . The Bonsai collection is pretty damn cool too

Chinchew Palsu

Great spot, one of the best views in Canberra. Visitor centre very pleasant, nice design.

Leanne Smith

Great views and breakfast . Don't forget to visit the Bonsai area outside.

Victoria Mifsud

Wonderful views and sculptures . Amazing views from the cafe and good coffee

Josh Allen

Will probably be a lot better when the trees grow although it is worth a trip for the view .

JH H-D

Such a cool and awesome playground for kids

Chloë Wilcomes

If you want to see one of the most spectacular views of Canberra , go up here and have a look

Andri Humardhani

Nice view , good family venue

Donatella Yamamma

Nice views of the city from here.

JH H-D

$2/hr to park at the visitors center but all other lots are free

National Capitalist

Wonderful views across the Lake and towards the city

Rob Nicholson

Great bonsai exhibition

daqla

pretty good!!

Kate McNamara

Weirdly car oriented place, good views over the city and Brindabellas. No real trees yet which is awkward for a tree place.

Candy J

You might be waiting a few years to see a forest .

Kiera Ash

Pretty average. Paid parking , need to give credit card details to book a table. Average food. Cafe is more like a cafeteria . The view was amazing though. Coffee score 2/5

M H

Great tasty desserts !

Carole Condon

Great venue for a function

Yasmin Element

Great childrens playground but You need parking money. Awful food at the cafeteria ...bring a packed lunch instead.

Bob Crawshaw

Check out the wonderful Pinjeng and Bonsai collection

ntak

Great kids playground

Andri Humardhani

Good place

Eilleen E

Free WiFi !!!

D Blowfish

Sausage roll was cold. :(

Anne W

Great views . Cafe service painfully slow, food is so-so.

Chris Hare

How's that view !

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