Accessible Park & Garden In Visitor Information CentreAustralian National Botanic Gardens
The Australian National Botanic Gardens is a heritage-listed botanical garden nestled in the foothills of Black Mountain, Acton Canberra. With over 4,500 species on display, the Gardens is the only place where you can see the true variety of native Australian plants in one location.
Only minutes from the Canberra CBD, the main entrance is on Clunies Ross Street, Acton. The Gardens have many experiences suitable for people with a disability. The Main Path Walk has no steps, making it suitable for both wheelchairs & strollers. All slopes meet Australian standards for wheelchair access. You can book a free wheelchair or electric mobility scooter to use during your visit to the Gardens. Bookings can be made by viaiting the Visitor Centre in person or calling 02 6250 9588 between 9.30am to 4.30pm.
The Gardens features Pollen the onsite restaurant with step free entry, easy access to the counter, freestanding tables & chairs both inside & outside.
The Gardens also features the Botanical Bookshop offering a large range of products & the Jindii EcoSpa with a large menu of exquisite spa treatments, using locally sourced botanical ingredients.
The Gardens has plenty of car parking. Fees for each vehicle are $3.80 per hour up to a maximum of $16.00 per day. Accessible parking spots are free of charge.
Accessible toilets can be found at the Gardens.
Images courtesy of VisitCanberra, ANGB & Tourism Australia.