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Tours and Walks

The Australian Botanic Garden is home to vast landscapes, stunning horticultural displays and The Australian PlantBank, the pinnacle of plant science research, all of which provide the visitor with a number of tours and walks.

A number of specialised tours are also run throughout the year looking at the Garden's bird and animal life. Head to our  What's On page to see when these are operating and to book.

Australian PlantBank Tours

Plant Bank Tour (by donation)
On Fridays and weekends the dedicated volunteer guides at the Garden provide guided tours of the Australian PlantBank.

Tour times can vary so please contact the Visitor Centre to confirm times and Humanitix Link book your space on the tour as tours book out quickly.

Tour times:
Fridays 11.00am
Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am and 1.00 pm
Duration: 1 hour 
Bookings preferred: To secure your place please book using Humanitix Booking Platform
Cost: By Donation
More information: call Visitor Centre 02 4634 7935
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Exclusive Group Tours
This tour provides an insight into significant research and conservation taking place at the Australian PlantBank research facility. Tour participants can also gain an introduction to the new National Herbarium of New South Wales and explore its significance in critical botanical research. Contact us to book your exclusive PlantBank Group Tour. 

PLEASE NOTE: Enclosed shoes must be worn to take part in this tour and no children under 10 years of age.

Duration: 1 hour 30mins
Bookings for exclusive group tours are essential and fees apply.
For more information and to book a tour, please contact
Email: tours.info@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au
Phone number: 9231 8317
Cost: $14 per adult

Garden Tours

Connections Garden Walk
The Connections Garden is a roofless museum showcasing the development of plants through time, their relationships with wildlife and their relationships with humans.

This four hectare Garden is not only stunning, but highly educational.

These tours run during Autumn (March April May) and Spring (September, October and November) only. 

Tour times: Friday 11.00 am 
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings preferred: To secure your place please book using Humanitix Booking Platform
Cost: By Donation
More information: call Visitor Centre 02 4634 7935
Book now
Group Tours by bus
If you are travelling to the Garden by bus or coach, book in for one of our Garden tours and have a team member hop on your vehicle and provide your group with an informative commentary on the history and life of the Garden.

Duration: 1 hour 
Cost: $14 per adult

Spring is our peak time due to our wild flower display so please book well in advance.

Bookings are essential and fees apply.
For more information and bookings, please contact Email: tours.info@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au
Phone number: 9231 8317

Self Guided Walks

Woodland Walk
The Woodland Walk is approximately 4km in length and a relatively easy walk. We suggest it should take you about one hour to complete.

Please wear enclosed shoes, hat and take water with you.

For a printable (PDF) version of the trail, please click here.
Central Valley Walk
The Central Valley Walk is approximately 2.7km in length and a relatively easy walk along paved walk ways. We suggest it should take you about 45 minutes to complete.

This scenic walk does cover areas with considerable elevation so please keep this in mind before setting out.

The walk includes the stunning views from the top of Sundial Hill of the Sydney Basin and city skyline.

Please wear enclosed shoes, hat and take water with you.
PDF version of trail