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The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium manages several botanic estates – the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Botanic Park, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Wittunga Botanic Garden and the Botanic Reserves under the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Act (1978).

Nestled in the foothills of Blackwood, Wittunga Botanic Garden was established in 1902 as a private estate by Edwin Ashby and opened as a public garden in 1975. It specialises in plants from South Africa, western and southern Australia, reflecting the Mediterranean climates shared by these regions. The site embraces local grey box woodland and newer wild-sourced provenance South Australian plant community collections. The tranquil lake and waterwise plantings provide habitat for native wildlife. Wittunga’s unique focus on water conservation and its global plant connections make it an inviting space for education and recreation.

The Living Collection of the Garden has over 85 plant families represented. Key collections include Bird Garden, Billabong, Butterfly Garden, Fleurieu Peninsula Flora, Fynbos, Grey Box Woodland, Hakea and Banksia, Kangaroo Island Flora, Maluka Beds, Australian Myrtles and the Ashby Terrace Beds.

The Garden hosts various activities and events throughout the year, including live plays and outdoor events, school education programs, nature-based wellbeing sessions, guided walks and cultural tours. The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium also have a vibrant Friends and Guides group. The Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation supports the work of the Gardens and accepts donations.

Visit our website for details, https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/visit/wittunga-botanic-garden.

The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium manages several botanic estates – the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Botanic Park, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Wittunga Botanic Garden and the Botanic Reserves under the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Act (1978).

Perched in the Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden spans over 97 hectares and celebrates cool-climate plants from around the world. Opened in 1977, the garden is home to an impressive collection of plants originating from cooler, higher-altitude environment. Indigenous plant species, including remnant stringybark forests, are also preserved within the grounds. Scenic walking trails wind through diverse landscapes, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful retreat. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is a living showcase of biodiversity, conservation, and seasonal beauty.

The Living Collection of the Garden has over 225 plant families represented. Key collections include Dwarf Conifers, Fern Gully, Heritage Roses, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, South American Gully, Southeast Asian Gully, Spring Gully, West Asian Gully and Woodland Garden

The Garden hosts many activities and events throughout the year, including outdoor events, school education programs, nature-based wellbeing sessions, guided walks and cultural tours. The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium also have a vibrant Friends and Guides group. The Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation supports the work of the Gardens and accepts donations.

Visit our website for more details, https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/visit/mount-lofty-botanic-garden.

The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium manages several botanic estates – the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Botanic Park, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Wittunga Botanic Garden and the Botanic Reserves under the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Act (1978).

Located in the heart of Adelaide, the Adelaide Botanic Garden showcases a diverse collection of plants from Australia and around the world. Adelaide Botanic Garden is one of the State’s most visited and loved institutions. Opened in 1857, the Garden has developed with the city, providing a rich array of leisure, tourism, cultural and scientific values and opportunities for the community and visitors.

The Living Collection of the Garden has over 300 plant Families represented. Key Collections include the Palm Collection, Mediterranean Garden, Cactus and Succulent Garden, International Rose Garden, Australian Mallee, Australian Forest, Economic Garden, Garden of Health and Kitchen Garden. Many collections are maintained in architectural glasshouses of note, including the heritage-listed Palm House, Bicentennial Conservatory and modern Amazon Waterlily Pavilion. The Museum of Economic Botany is a must visit.

The institution’s Science and Conservation team includes those working in the State Herbarium and the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre, both of which are based in the Garden. Increasing knowledge and awareness of the state’s plants, fungi and algae, threatened species and post fire recovery of native flora are key areas of focus for these scientists.

Botanic Park is an arboretum of more than 1,500 specimens of native and exotic species, including plane trees, figs, oaks, olives, palms and. Since 2010, the Park has also become home to a camp of over 50,000 vulnerable listed Grey-Headed Flying-foxes.

The Garden and Park have many activities and events throughout the year, including WOMADelaide, art exhibitions and festivals, live plays and outdoor events, school education programs, teacher professional development sessions, botanic craft markets, rose shows, nature-based wellbeing sessions, guided walks and cultural tours and more. The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium also have a vibrant Friends and Guides group. The Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation supports the work of the Gardens and accepts donations.

Visit our website for details, https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/visit/adelaide-botanic-garden.

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden (AALBG) in Port Augusta was established in 1993, with the Garden officially opening in 1996, to research, conserve and promote the wider appreciation of Australia’s arid zone flora.

Located on the shores of Upper Spencer Gulf with spectacular views to the ancient Flinders Ranges, the Garden showcases a diverse collection of arid zone habitats in a picturesque setting of more than 250 hectares.
You can explore the Garden on one of four specially marked walking tracks. Take a short stroll along the highlights walk or venture on to the Red Cliff Walk to enjoy spectacular views of Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges from stunning red cliff tops.

Our wonderful volunteer Tour Guides offer tours of the garden at 10 am Monday – Friday (excluding public holidays). It’s a great way to experience the garden with a local who is passionate about the native plants and history of Arid Lands.

If you miss our Guided Tour or you would just prefer to explore the walking tracks independently, you can collect a map from our Gift Shop or download one from our website.

More than 140 species of native birds make the Arid Lands their home and can be sighted throughout the garden and at two specially built bird-hides.

Don’t miss our award winning AridSmart Display Gardens where you’ll discover how to create a stunning water-wise garden at home.

There’s also the Arid Explorer Children’s Garden, located next to the visitor centre, offering a fenced nature play area featuring a shelter shed, mini bird-hides, logs and rocks for climbing and building, a dry creek bed and a ‘red sand’ sand pit.

Our café is open 7 days a week for coffee and cake, breakfast, lunch or a cold drink to refresh you after your walk around the Arid Lands Botanic Garden.

While you’re there, why not visit our retail space and pick up a few of our native plant offerings.

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden is open daily from 7:30 am until sunset.

To find our more, visit our website, https://www.aalbg.org/.