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Adelaide Botanic Garden

Adelaide

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Adelaide Botanic Garden

Explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Spanning 50 hectares, this public garden is a great place to relax surrounded by nature right in the heart of the city. The Bicentennial Conservatory that towers over the gardens houses a tropical rainforest environment, and it is the largest glasshouse in Australia.

Useful Information

  • Address: North Terrace, Adelaide
  • Email: botanicgardens@sa.gov.au
  • Phone: +61 8 8222 9311
  • More Info: www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/home
  • Address: Mon–Fri 7:15am–5:30pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5:30pm
  • Address: Closing time depending on season, varying every month.
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Do & See

Adelaide is easy to get around and offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages. Learn more about the country's history at the South Australian Museum or the Migration Museum. If you long for the beaches, take the tram to Glenelg, a popular seaside suburb. To top it all off, Adelaide's Cleland Wildlife Park is among the select few places in the world where you can hold a koala.

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Adelaide Botanic Garden
Explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Spanning 50 hectares, this public garden is a great place to relax surrounded by nature right in the heart of the city. The Bicentennial Conservatory that towers over the gardens houses a tropical rainforest environment, …
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