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Pollen Cafe

Although there may not be anything special in its menu nor the building of the cafe, the surrounds of the cafe make you feel nestled in the middle of a rainforest.

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Getting there: inside the Australian National Botanic Gardens
Hours: Daily
Website: pollencafe.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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