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Rainforest to Desert Evening Experience - Enlighten 2014

See Australia's rainforest and desert come alive at night during Canberra's 2014 Enlighten Festival

When: Friday 28 February, Saturday 1 March, Saturday 8 March and Sunday 9 March
Time: Tours commence at 7.30pm and 8pm | drinks commence half hour before tour start time
Cost: $46 per person plus booking fees | PURCHASE TICKETS

Experience the contrasting surroundings of the cool rainforest and the arid red centre at night – right in the heart of Canberra. 

See how these two iconic Australian landscapes were created at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.  Be amongst the first to experience the Red Centre Garden at night.

Enjoy a drink on arrival and then embark on a night time guided journey through the beautifully lit Rainforest Gully.  Continue your way to the Red Centre Garden and be immersed by the special lighting and striking red landscape. Finish your evening with the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo whilst enjoying your silver service dessert of native lime and ricotta bite, strawberry tart and chocolate éclair filled with rosella and raspberry cream.

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