Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian National Botanic Gardens
The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. These gardens offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the vast differences in Australian flora. The rainforest is a favorite, as are the rock gardens and eucalyptus lawn. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.
The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild. This helps protect them against extinction and provides information which might assist re-introduction to their natural habitat. Free guided tours of the gardens are available daily.