The Adelaide Botanic Garden is a place that is located in the heart of the city but transports visitors to another magical world. It was created to explore the beauty and diversity of plants in Australia and around the world, to walk through well-maintained flowering parks, and to enjoy the stunning local architecture.
More than 160 years have passed since the garden's doors opened to the public. In that time, there have been countless changes: plant collections have been added, new buildings have been built, old ones have been torn down... However, one thing that remains year after year is the commitment of the institution and its employees care about the botanical heritage of the country and the world, which helps to unite people and cultures.
Discover an oasis of blooming landscapes. It includes 11 picturesque gardens that are stunning in their incredible beauty and many fragrances. Wetlands demonstrate their usefulness in creating and maintaining a healthy environment, the International Rose Garden and the National Rose Trial Garden introduce thousands of species of these gorgeous flowers, and the Dahlia Garden pleases with bright colors and uplifts even on the bleakest day. The rest of the institution's gardens feature Mediterranean, Australian, American, and African plants and trees, as well as herbs used in cooking and medicine.
The youngest guests are welcome in the Little Sprouts garden, designed as an educational space. Here children can listen to stories about botany and learn how to grow seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Check out the Bicentennial Greenhouse, a local architectural landmark. It was built in 1989 and is still the largest such structure in the entire Southern Hemisphere. This place has become home to many endangered plants that grow in the subtropical and temperate latitudes of Australia and Oceania.
Another iconic and impressive greenhouse of the Adelaide Botanic Garden is the Palm House, which houses a collection of ancient and rare plants from the island of Madagascar.