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ANNUAL OPEN DAY AT THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM: Festival of the Forests—Sunday 14 March 2010
Macca from ‘Australia All Over' will be broadcasting live from 5.30am at the National Arboretum Canberra as part of the 'Festival of the Forests'.You can find Macca at the Event Terrace of the National Arboretum on Sunday, 14 March 2010.
- 5am: Gates will now be open for access to Macca from ‘Australia All Over who will be broadcasting live at 5.30am from the Event Terrace;
- Parking: on-site off-road parking available;
- 9am: Family funs walk;
- 10am: Other fun activities happen; and
- 3pm: Event concludes.
Latest News: What's happening on site? Events Plantings 2010 Plantings - 5am: Gates will now be open for access to Macca from ‘Australia All Over who will be broadcasting live at 5.30am from the Event Terrace;
- Parking: on-site off-road parking available;
- 9am: Family funs walk;
- 10am: Other fun activities happen; and
- 3pm: Event concludes.
Site Access and Safety
Whilst the Arboretum remains a construction site, the following public access guidelines must be adhered to:
· Strictly No Entry Monday to Saturday.
· Pedestrian, equestrian and cycling access is permitted on Sundays, during daylight hours only.
· Please keep to roads and paths at all times.
· Remain vigilant for wildlife and site hazards.
· Brown snakes have been sighted at the Arboretum, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for your safety.
Total Fire Ban
In the event of a 'Total Fire Ban’ the Arboretum site will be closed. Please contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 to find out when the Arboretum site will be reopened to the public.
What is an Arboretum?An Arboretum is a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for conservation, scientific and educational study, display and preservation.
The National Arboretum Canberra will feature different types of threatened and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world, and in the longer term present a sensational mosaic of permanent gardens. A bonsai pavilion, artworks, a café/restaurant, reflective pavilion and a range of other facilities to enhance the visitor experience are proposed. These will develop over time.
Why an Arboretum and Gardens?
The bushfire that ravaged Canberra in 2003 have been the catalyst for the creation of the international arboretum and gardens envisaged by Walter Burley Griffin so many years ago. It provides an opportunity to conserve threatened species, a place for community recreation and a valuable resource for ongoing education and research.
Where is it located?
The National Arboretum is being developed on a 250-hectare site in the Greenhills Forest areas west of the Tuggeranong Parkway and Lake Burley Griffin. The site is six kilometres from the centre of Canberra and boasts spectacular views across Lake Burley Griffin. It incorporated the existing stand of 5000 Himalayan Cedars and the 80 year old Cork Oak plantation.
What is the goal?
The goal is to create a place of outstanding beauty, of international standard and interest, that is a destination and recreational resource in its own right, and which is welcoming to locals and visitors alike.