Kids holiday activity - MEGA Fauna at the National Botanical Gardens
Wed 16th Jul 2025
Can you imagine a wombat the size of a car? What kind of creature is a ‘Demon Duck of Doom?’
Visit the Gardens in July to meet the magnificent MEGAfauna that roamed Australia more than 20,000 years ago. Discover ‘living plant fossils’ and investigate the landscapes of Australia’s past.
Explore the Gardens and find some unique prehistoric plants and animals!
MEGAfauna is a fully accessible event.
Please meet at 10.00am near the bridge leading to the cafe. Please bring something to sit on for a picnic, food and water. Please dress warmly. Pram friendly.
You will need to pay for parking if you park in the main carpark.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Sun 14th Jul 2024 05:30pm
Length
Short
Terrain
Easy
Distance (km or hrs)
2 hours
Ascent
minimal
Descent
minimal
Map name
Canberra
Terrain information
Walking tracks
Transport information
Drive yourself there
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.