Timeline
14:00
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Pollen Cafe. The surroundings feel like a rainforest, offering a quiet start to the afternoon.
14:20
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Walk into the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Spend time wandering the paths at the base of Black Mountain to see the water dragons in the water feature and the vast collection of native flora.
15:00
Head to the Canberra Museum and Gallery. Explore the permanent gallery on the history of Canberra and view the Sydney Nolan Collection.
Local tip
The gardens are large. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water if it is warm.
Check before you go
- Pollen Cafe is open daily.
- The Canberra Museum and Gallery is open Mon–Fri and Sat Sun.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).