Eucalypt Discovery Self Guided Walk – Australian National Botanic Gardens (ACT)

Explore Australia’s iconic and dominant tree species on this fascinating one-hour self-guided walk.

The Australian National Botanic Gardens are open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm every day except Christmas Day.

Wind your way through the gardens and discover 21 of Australia’s iconic eucalypts on this self-guided walk which is supported by interpretation signs and a printed brochure.

Visit the Visitor Centre while in the Gardens to pick up a flyer and map of the walk or download one here

You’ll learn how to distinguish the three kinds of eucalypt and find out about the variety of leaves, fruits, bark and more.

Eucalypts are a defining feature of much of the Australian landscape and an essential part of Australian culture. They dominate the trees of Australia and provide habitat and food for many native animals.

Of the more than 850 eucalypt species known, almost all are native only to Australia. Some species have a wide geographic distribution; others are extremely restricted in their natural habitat and need conservation.

The initiation and the refreshing of the Eucalypt Discovery Walk has been proudly supported by Eucalypt Australia.

Our CEO Linda Baird recommends a special visit to the Eucalyptus scoparia – Wallangara White Gum – number 8 on the list – a massive example of what is normally a small to medium sized tree.