About Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum
The Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum is a 30-hectare arboretum on the northern shore of Yarramundi Reach, Lake Burley Griffin in Yarralumla, Canberra. Established between 1954 and 1957 by Lindsay Pryor, it was planted to trial tree species for Canberra's landscape. It contains extensive plantings of eucalypts, poplars, conifers and other species, and is valued as a mature parkland for recreation and botanical study.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open, mature parkland with extensive tree collections, grassy lawns, and lakeside views of Lake Burley Griffin. The site features sealed and unsealed walking and cycling paths winding through arboretum plantings, picnic and barbecue areas, and quiet natural surroundings. There are no formal buildings or museums; the experience is focused on walking, nature observation, photography and picnicking in a tranquil, semi-natural landscape close to central Canberra.
Key highlights
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Mature arboretum with diverse trial plantings of eucalypts, poplars and conifers
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Lakeside location on Yarramundi Reach of Lake Burley Griffin
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Extensive walking and cycling paths through parkland
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Picnic and barbecue areas with lake views
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Birdwatching and nature study opportunities