Have you visited the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, ACT?
Over the school holidays, there are events for families. From 8.30am – 5pm, July 1-30 you can travel back in time on a discovery trail to three ancient diprotodons.
Plus, there are 18 megafauna sculptures and plants to discover all month-long.
MEGAfauna will be held during NAIDOC Week (2-9-2023). Wilay Designs created an imagery the Diprotodon’s journey across rivers and hills to feed on plants.
These long-lost creatures existed in prehistoric Australia and they will roam the Gardens for the first week of July. Look out for them near the Pollen Cafe and Friends Lawn. MEGAfauna will come alive at night, too with Dead Puppet Society.
There are 18 megafauna sculptures and plants to discover all month-long.
What else to see and do at the Gardens
Walking Trails
Choose from “Flower to Tower Trail Walk”, “Bushland NAture Walk”, “Eucalypt Discovery Walk”, “Flowers, Fruit and Foliage Walk”, a childrens trail, daily guided walks and more!
Flora the Explorer
Join an open air electric 45 minute bus tours with live commentary (small fee). On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 11.30 am 1.30 pm from the Visitor Centre. Bring a jacket and book ahead.
Storytime
First Friday of every month (except January) sit out on the Crosbie Morrison Lawn for stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities in nature.
Exhibitions
On daily in the Visitor Centre Gallery.
Thursday Talks
Book for a lunchtime talk on nature.
Check out the latest events here.
And if you love dinosaurs and MEGAfauna – have you seen the creature at Eulo or out at Eromanga?
Where to camp
Check out our guides and CAMPS+ App for caravan parks and the showgrounds – known as EPIC! Here’s our other Canberra finds and camps…
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