The first report card with all ticks!
PARKING
There is plenty of paid parking is available. $2 an hour and all the proceeds go to Arboretum projects. The car park itself is dirt and gravel, but my pram didn’t have any issues with the surface.
STROLLER ACCESS
The main indoor area is very spacious so it is easy to find a table that can accommodate strollers.
The outdoor areas around the main pavilion, including the playground and bonsai room, are paved so stroller access is smooth and easy.
If you are taking a tour, I suggest calling ahead of time and asking if a baby carrier would be more appropriate for that style of activity.
HIGH CHAIRS
There are a large number of high chairs available inside the main pavilion and they all looked to be well maintained.
PRIVATE FEEDING
There is a private room that can be used for feeding by request (see the Concierge), as it is used for other purposes too. Letting the staff know you need the space will allow you a bit more privacy. I have used the room at an event and it was quite comfortable. It has two basic chairs, a trundle bed and a sink.
BOTTLE PREP The Sprout Café has a kitchen and coffee machine so has an industrial microwave- double checking of temp is advised before handing over the bottle. They also have a coffee machine so you could request a mug of water if you prefer.
I included the below photograph to show the inside of the pavilion- it is a stunning space with panoramic views of the emerging forests and the lake.
CHANGE AREA
The ladies bathroom has a nappy changing station and the multipurpose room can be also used for changing.
PLAY AREA
The Pod Playground is AMAZING! It has a multitude of different styled play equipment (slide, climbing net, musical bridge, sand pits, talking tubes... tons more) all designed to look like seeds and pods. I have included a photo from the website.
A shade sail is being erected this month, so it will be an even more accessible play space.
The activities in the playground look incredibly fun and diverse, catering to different ages. I have visited a few times now and the playground is always busy and full of smiling children, a strong endorsement in my view!
The website is very comprehensive- much more detailed than my blog!
Events
http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/visit/what-we-offer/every-day-activities
Highlights
http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/visit/highlights
The GPS coordinates for the Arboretum are:DD (Decimal degrees) Latitude: -35.287797 Longitude: 149.069324DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds) South: 35o 17' 16.071" East: 149 o 4' 9.564"
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