Timeline
09:00
Start with a coffee and a light breakfast at The Pedlar. It is a stylish, light-filled neighbourhood local with a spacious outdoor patio, perfect for settling in before the day heats up.
09:45
Walk to St John the Baptist Church. Consecrated in 1845, it is the oldest Anglican church in Canberra, predating the city’s establishment by nearly 70 years. Take time to explore the small schoolhouse museum inside.
10:15
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Continue 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 living in the water features.
10:50
End your walk at Pollen Cafe, nestled right in the middle of the gardens. The surrounds make you feel like you are in a rainforest, providing a calm finish to your morning.
Local tip
The Botanic Gardens are large. Stick to the path near Pollen Cafe for the easiest access and the most immersive greenery without a long hike.
Check before you go
- The Pedlar is open daily from 07:00.
- 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).