Timeline
19:04
Enjoy a drink or dinner at Rebel Rebel. This edgy diner and bar features a gorgeous 50-seat room framed by angular beams of recycled timber. It is an unapologetically cool place to start your evening.
19:27
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Walk 23 minutes WNW to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Located at the base of Black Mountain, this spot holds the largest collection of Australian native flora in the country. Look for the water dragons in the water features as you stroll.
20:20
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 19:44, leading into the sunset at 20:20. The gardens provide an open space to take in the view.
21:05
End your evening with coffee or a snack at Pollen Cafe. It is located just 2 minutes from the gardens and feels nestled in the middle of the rainforest surrounds.
Local tip
Check the route from Rebel Rebel to the Botanic Gardens if you need directions. The walk is short and pleasant.
Check before you go
- Rebel Rebel is open Mon–Wed from 5PM and Thu–Sun from noon. Ensure you arrive before it closes late.
- Pollen Cafe is open daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).