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Adelaide Botanic Garden Adventures

Adelaide Botanic Garden is a premier botanical institution in South Australia, offering visitors a rich diversity of plant collections, beautifully designed landscapes, and an urban oasis for recreation and education.

50
Acres Protected
3
Miles of Trails
750,000
Annual Visitors
1857
Year Established

About Adelaide Botanic Garden

 

Established in 1857, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is located in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia, covering approximately 50 acres. The Garden serves as a significant horticultural and cultural landmark, featuring a diverse range of native and exotic flora from various climatic zones. Visitors can explore themed gardens, including Mediterranean, arid landscapes, and tropical conservatories, with highlights like the Palm House—an impressive 19th-century glasshouse built in the style of London's Kew Gardens. The Garden is also home to the Bicentennial Conservatory, housing lush tropical rainforest plants, and the historic Jacobs Creek Rose Garden, boasting hundreds of rose varieties. Apart from plant collections, Adelaide Botanic Garden includes thoughtfully designed open spaces, sculptures, fountains, and heritage buildings such as the State Herbarium and the historic Adelaide Observatory nearby. It provides a vibrant setting for walking, photography, educational programs, and relaxation. The Garden supports conservation and plant science research, emphasizing sustainability and biodiversity. Easily accessible via public transport and within walking distance of Adelaide’s cultural precinct, the garden attracts both local residents and tourists seeking natural beauty, tranquility, and outdoor learning opportunities within the city environment. Special events and seasonal displays augment its year-round appeal.

Highlights

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Palm House – a striking 19th-century glasshouse showcasing tropical plants

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Bicentennial Conservatory – South Australia's largest single-span glasshouse

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Jacobs Creek Rose Garden – home to hundreds of rose varieties

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Victorian-era landscaped gardens blending native and exotic plants

Notable Natural Features

Palm House

An architecturally significant glasshouse built in 1877, housing a collection of tropical palms and rainforest plants.

Bicentennial Conservatory

The largest single-span conservatory in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring seasonal tropical displays and rare plants.

Jacobs Creek Rose Garden

A formal garden boasting extensive varieties of roses, offering vibrant color and fragrance especially in spring and summer.