National Arboretum Canberra

The National Arboretum Canberra is being developed to create a place of breath taking beauty, of international renown and enduring public interest that will welcome locals and visitors alike.

It is anticipated that the National Arboretum will be one of the centrepieces of Canberra's centenary in 2013 when it is expected to be developed to a stage that will be enable it to operate as a tourist destination, and an educational research facility.

In 2004, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government held a nation-wide competition for the design of an arboretum and gardens, as part of the recovery program following the 2003 bushfires. The winning design by Landscape Architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, proposed the 100 forests design concept , focusing on the establishment of forests of rare, threatened and symbolic trees from around the world.

For further information please visit the National Arboretum  website.

National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA)

The NBPCA is the first, national, permanent collection of bonsai in Australia.

It provides a national place for bonsai artists from across the country to demonstrate their highest achievements in the art of bonsai, using a variety of species and styles. It also provides an unprecedented opportunity for bonsai artists in Australia to display their work.

The Collection is currently open to the public in its temporary location at Commonwealth Park in central Canberra. The Collection will be permanently housed within the Visitor’s Centre facility on the Event Terrace of the National Arboretum Canberra. It is anticipated this permanent facility will be opened to the public in 2013, in time for Canberra’s centenary celebrations.

Opening times are 10am - 3pm, 7 days a week (closed on Christmas Day).

For further information visit the NBPCA  website. 

The Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

The Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra, incorporated in 2008, are an enthusiastic group of people who are interested in supporting the Arboretum and its on-going development.

The Friends offer you the opportunity to work within the community and contribute to the development of Australia’s newest Arboretum by getting involved, participating in working bees and learning about this wonderful project.

For further information about the Friends group, visit their website: www.canberraarboretum.org.au