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Adelaide Botanic Garden

4.3 (29 reviews)
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Edible kitchen garden, on the Hackney Rd side of the Gardens. Love the lettuce design!
LJ L.

I love the Botanic Gardens. It always feels so peaceful, no matter how many people are around, whether or not the weather is good or bad. The variety of plants are wonderful and the new parts of the garden--the kitchen garden, with its seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits; the wet lands--are all fantastic. There's also so much wildlife, the bird life in particular is just as varied as the plant life. In one of the lakes lives several turtles, which were a nice surprise when I saw one stick his head out of the water. The amenities are good, too. Plenty of public toilets, including disabled access, and ramps to the Schoneburg Pavillion area where the cafe, Diggers Shop and rear entrance to the Museum of Economic Botany are located. The kiosk, once a crumbling little brick building, has been rebuilt and repainted, having its own little reno, and it still retains it's title as the cheaper food option, with the cafe being in the middle and the restaurant being the most expensive. In spring, the gardens really come to life, although as it's autum now, there's a lot of autumn colour, too. It is and always will be a wonderful place to step out of the noise of the city for a while, to take a breath and relax, before diving back into the hustle and bustle of the world outside.

Adelaide botanical gardens map . Don't get lost
Jennifer D.

On my most recent trip to Adelaide Australia, the Botanical Gardens was on top of my to do list. It is nestled off the beaten path near the large booming city and local colleges. There is adequate parking on the street. When I arrived, I was excited to see that a wedding had just taken place. Everyone was in their formal wear posing for beautiful original pictures. I visited in the month of August and it was a little chilly, so I opted for a nice hot cup of cocoa at the Botanical Garden Coffee Shop. After warming my innards, I wondered the paths and trails lined by huge trees and bushes. It was a magical experience. I felt like Alice in Wonderland. Everything was colorful and over sized. one could easily spend a couple hours wondering around the property and exhibits. I learned quite a few interesting botany facts. My favorite exhibit was the waterlily exhibit. I will leave you the story of the Waterlily. One story tells of a girl who fell in love with the moon. One night while gazing at her lover's reflection in a pond, she slipped and drowned. The moon god took pity on her and turned her into the Amazon waterlily, which only blooms at night when the moon is watching over her.

Garden Store
Anita D.

The Botanic Gardens is an escape away from the hustle of the City. It is really surprising when you walk into the gardens how actually peaceful it is. The trees seem to drown out the noise of the city and you are surrounded by the comfort of nature. When I used to work in the City I loved coming here for lunch or for a short walk to refresh and revive. The Botanic Gardens has a lot to offer and should not be bound to incoming tourists alone. Locals should make time to visit to see the effort that is put into the Garden to keep it pristine and a benefit for our community. I have two particular favs in the Garden. My first is the medicinal gardens. I love learning about the different plants and how they have been used to heal and improve health of humans throughout history. Also, it is really great to see what the plants look like in nature. I have always wondered what an Echinacea plant looks like. You can see that here amongst so many others. My second fav is the cactus and succulent gardens in and around the glasshouse in the middle of the Botanic Gardens. I have read that the glasshouse (called the Palm House) is a restored Victorian glasshouse imported from Germany in 1875. It is the home of some beautiful species from around the world. I just love it so much! This garden is also the perfect place for a date or a family outing. There is plenty of lawn space for a picnic and area for kids to run around. I would recommend also keeping an eye out for cool events in the Gardens. They often host festivals and tasting nights. Keep an eye on their social media.

Conservatory
Joyce V.

Perfect sunny winter afternoon strolling through the Botanical Garden, far from the madding crowd at Adelaide Oval for the showdown. It had been more than 2 years since the Conservatory opened for free, that means the heating had been turned off during winter and well watered over summer to create the rain forest feel with high humidity and mist. Good to see many still come and visit the BG, families and lovers being the main visitors. There are sprinkling of flowering plants about and birds abound. What a heavenly place to just relax, meditate and read in a sunny spot, or even just a by pass for walkers from North Adelaide and vice versa. If you haven't been here for a while, come and pay a visit and enjoy what nature provides.

Elissa L.

I went to the Adelaide Botanical Gardens for a leisurely stroll just the other week, I hadn't been for a while and I remembered it to be so much bigger. I mean, it isn't exactly small, maybe I just walk fast but I couldn't seem to lose myself in the greenery because I would just hit another fence. It's great to go in summer because the gates stay open until 7pm, in winter it's open until 5pm. So if you parked in the botanic car park, make sure you get there before the gates close because otherwise you'll have to walk the whole way around. Learn from my mistakes and don't be lazy and jump the fence, because the fence on the other side is not quite so easy to get over. Also there are park rangers scooting around looking for stragglers so if you did jump, you may have to put your acting skills to the test. It's nice to take a picnic and lie on the grass in the sunshine, just be prepared for the couple to your left making out like the world isn't watching or the kids frisbee that is flying towards your head. Just a heads up, the big dome glass house thing costs $4.00, it's really quite hot in there and if you're not much into understanding plants then give it a miss.

Conservatory
Beth R.

Spent the last day of winter at the Botanic Garden, enjoying the warm weather before the cold of Spring set in. Being a Sunday, we parked free on the Hackney Road side and walked in through the gates near the Conservatory. Despite the huge curvilinear building dominating that side of the road since Australia's Bicentennial (come on, you remember the jingle "Celebration of a Nation", don't you?) none of us had ever been inside. Possibly because it used to cost and now it's free so we scabbily availed ourselves of entry and spent some time strolling through the sub tropics before emerging out the other side. From glass house to dead house, the small building past the fountain in this area once served as the mortuary for the Adelaide Lunatic Asylum, demolished in the 30s and we eagerly pressed our eyes to the keyhole to see if we could see anything. It's now a garden shed so we were rewarded with a view of pile of styrofoam boxes. Meandering on, we visited the Sunken Garden area. The pond here could do with a flush - looked less like water and more like gravy with trails where the ducks had skimmed the scum across the top. We visited the Amazon Waterlily House, the Palm House, the Museum of Economic Botany and had lunch at Café Fibonacci (tasty albeit pricy). The carp in the main pond are scarily enormous and keep an eye out for the turtle (tortoise?). There are lots of lovely spots you can wander without being all up on other people which is what I'm all about. Afterwards, we took the toddler for the first of many future photos among the roots of the magnificent Moreton Bay Fig trees that grace the Botanic Park next door. App idea: search for a plant and the app navigates you to the part of the garden where it lives. Copyright Beth R 2014.

David S.

I have to admit that I was quite surprised when I wandered through one section of this garden to discovered that it was actually overgrown (though maybe they did it on purpose, though I guess the plants growing over the seats sort of suggested otherwise). Mind you, not all of the gardens are like that, just one section near the gate to the Botanic Park. Like most Botanic Gardens I do like this place, though it doesn't seem to be as well looked after as some of the others that I have visited. They have this huge Terrerium which houses tropical plants, as well as a pretty cool cacti garden (I quite like the cacti gardens for some reason). During the summer months thing place is open until 7:00 pm, though somethings later when they have a performance of Shakespeare on. Basically it's one of those places where you can enjoy looking at a variety of plants.

Melli H.

The Botanic Garden is really lovely, lots of different things to see, roses with funny names. We had a great time just walking through it. There are also free tours available in the morning. I would have given it five stars but we were a little disappointed it didn't have a tropical climate house. Apart from that, lovely place!!

A beautiful day, entertainment and learning!
Mirja F.

Such a beautiful haven in the city. You can get lost and discover the new and wonderful. Back in the 60's it was my families place to go, picnic, have a walk and just enjoy family times. So many little nooks and crannies, paths that lead to new oasis's that you didn't expect where there. Always good for some 'me' time , refresh and rethink these busy days.

Linda D.

The Adelaide Botanical Gardens is a great place to visit. Its continued cleanliness, tidiness and freedom from rubbish never cease to amaze me. There are a great many interesting features to showcase to visitors from both interstate and overseas. The variety of plant life is extensive showcasing plants for beauty and magnificence and those for eating as well. These often highlight seasonal change including falling leaves and at other times magnificent displays of lotus flowers. The rose garden is certainly a place to delight the senses when roses are in bloom . The recent addition of a children's garden always provides interest and stimulates growing vegetables in your own garden. Often a range of plants and seedlings is available for purchase and the gift shop houses a small range of items of interest. If fine dining is your choice the restaurant is worth a visit. There are cafes providing food and drinks both hot and cold. Botanical Gardens in its central location is certainly a place to visit in Adelaide.

Yes, nearly every Australian city has botanic gardens. And yes, there is probably not much in these that you haven't already seen somewhere. However, I have been here twice in the last few months and I'm pretty sure I'll go again soon. If you want to escape the busy city for a moment, this is the ideal place. It's peaceful and quiet, has beautiful trees and flowers and plenty of grass and benches that you can sit on. The Palm House has some interesting plants inside but be warned, it gets very hot in there during summer. And don't forget to have a look at the beautiful building that hosts the plants. It's a Victorian glasshouse from Germany and truly magnificent. The gardens are not that big and you can easily see everything in an hour if you're not in a rush. If you're like me and you love watching people, this place is definitely worth a visit. From young people on their first date to old married couples, school children to painters, locals to tourists, there's a mix of everyone. Of course if you just enjoy nature and want to mind your own business it's quite perfect too! Note that while they're open till 7pm during summer, closing times change in winter.

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Veale Gardens - Adelaide Pavilion

Veale Gardens

2.8(4 reviews)
1.7 kmAdelaide

Think of the Veale Gardens as a scruffy, hand-me-down donning little sister of the Botanic Gardens…read more Complete with her own feisty personality (and charm). Located in the parklands south of the city between Peacock Road and Sir Lewis Cohen Ave. Veale Gardens is a tad edgy in that it's a bit of a vagrant's hangout--certainly don't go there at night. But during the day it's an appealing spot for a stroll, a sit or a chat. What sets it apart from other areas of the parkland, in my opinion, is not the rose gardens, it's the small ridge which adds some topography and the abundance of water features, many running down the the ridge. OK, the roses are nice too. There's also a small river (long narrow pond) that runs parallel to South Terrace with an amusingly abrupt start and finish. The whole lot is surprisingly well maintained and complete with novelty self-washing toilets and home to the Adelaide Pavilion, a charming ivy laden private function venue. South Terrace tram stop (free ride from the city) is right there. Apparently Veale Gardens is somewhat of a notorious gay hook up area at night? I'm oblivious to these things but a Wikipedia search dugg up a little goss... According to the wiki page the toilet block was removed in 2006 to discourage this!

Adelaide's seamy side…read more A recent sunset picnic with friends at Veale Gardens to take advantage of the beautiful in-season rose garden was disappointing. What is a delightful day time setting with lush green lawns, meandering creek and well kept flower beds becomes (as previously noted) a less than idyllic setting as dusk approaches. The families and dog walkers quickly disperse (obviously they've been before!) and the darker side of Adelaide starts emerging - the rubbish bin trawlers (sort of ok unless their bags stink) and the nightly migration from the Western Tce side to who knows where accompanied by belligerent requests for money for whatever (less than ok). We tolerated for half an hour or so but as we seemed to be well placed in the middle of the transit route for frequent requests we finally gave up and left. I would not recommend for a summer evening's picnic or stroll any time near sunset. Enjoy the scenic setting 10.00 to 5.00 (4.00 in winter)! Such a shame as the Adelaide City Council do a fantastic job maintaining these beautiful gardens - check out the roses in October and the Wisteria in September.

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Veale Gardens - Exeloo Self Washing Toilet

Exeloo Self Washing Toilet

Veale Gardens - Adelaide Pavilion Veale Gardens 1965

Adelaide Pavilion Veale Gardens 1965

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Windsor Street Reserve

Windsor Street Reserve

4.0(2 reviews)
3.4 kmParkside

Botany. Plant preservation. Green issues. Environment. If any of these words whet your appetite…read morethen you should visit the Windsor Street Linear Reserve in Unley. This reserve is an initiative of the local council to restore and preserve the rare and endangered plants indigenous to the area. The project originally kicked off in an effort to lessen flooding in the area but grew into a scheme whereby a concrete monstrosity has been completely beautified while simultaneously restoring native plant life and threatened species. Not only has the area been restored in terms of vegetation but the planners have provided a pathway for public access (it makes for a great running track), there's a variety seating at various points along the reserve as well as thoughtfully placed signage and artwork. The reserve stretches for a kilometre from the Fern Park Reserve to the Henry Codd Reserve in Parkside and makes for a fantastic and informative walk through piles of native vegetation. All in all it is a caringly restored space.

This is such a pretty walking trail in the heart of mainstream Unley society. Well actually in…read moreMalvin to be precise, as it runs alongside Windsor Street (as the name suggests). Considering the little space they had, and what it looked like before I think they (whoever they specifically are) have done a great job with the entire trail. Definitely the best looking footpaths of sorts I have ever seen. The trail is big enough to walk, run, ride your bike (well for children) and even has flat wooden bridges and park benches among all the wilderness. Along the way you will find platforms of information stating Unley History. This history is fairly stock standard but looks good nonetheless. Im sure there are a few people that find is semi educational, eg. "View of historical shops"...which are empty mind you. How's that for site seeing. Hmm. Anyway there are rare and aquatic plants to see, black forest trees, preserving habitats and direct acknowledgment to the Kaurna people, who were the original owners of the land aka Adelaide Plains.... Or put simply, Unley. The trail also directly leads to two park, one on each side of the Windsor Street strip. Picture perfect.

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Windsor Street Reserve
Windsor Street Reserve
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Museum of Economic Botany - Sketches

Museum of Economic Botany

4.7(3 reviews)
0.4 kmAdelaide

This place was rather interesting, though I probably shouldn't be too surprised at such a place…read morebeing located in the middle of the Botanic Gardens. As the name probably indicates, it is a museum about plants that people can make money off ot. Yeah, it does sound a little boring, but I suspect most people when they hear the word economy, their eyes probably glaze over. Anyway, as I mentioned, it was pretty interesting, especially seeing all of the categories of plants that had been arranged into, especially a lot of our fruit. Honestly, who would have thought that potatoes and tomatoes are both members of the nightshade family (and are actually members of the same family). Oh, and the other pretty cool thing about this place is that it is free to enter, which is honestly always a good thing.

This is the last of its kind--the Museum of Economic Botany. The last time I was here, I was a…read moreyoung child, so I don't have strong memories of it at all. Being at the Gardens today, I thought, well, I'm here, I'm going to have a look, and I'm glad I did. The museum contains a wide variety of exhibits. From German papier-mache fruit, fungi and vegetables to actual seeds and fronds of real plants, to various historical items made from plant material--ie: carved wood, woven fabric, bags, didgeridoos, lace, linen fabric, rose water, alcoholic drinks, teas, medicines, etc--the place is full of interesting things. And the building itself is stunning. The ceiling is particularly lovely, so when you visit, make sure you look up as well as around you. This is a lovely place to have a look around, and experience history in a different way, especially the history of the land and the uses of the fruits of the land. I highly recommend it.

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Museum of Economic Botany - Inside

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Museum of Economic Botany - Entrance

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Museum of Economic Botany - Inside

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Moonlight Cinema

Moonlight Cinema

3.5(15 reviews)
0.9 kmNorth Adelaide

It's really clear that this is something that everyone HAS to do at least once in their life. Gold…read moreGrass plucked my Moonlight Cinema cherry and thank goodness for that. I hate to say it but I don't know if I could go again without being Gold Grass. Tickets were over $30 and you got a bean-bed and a complimentary cidar. It was fun, I have to admit. The issues I had were probably minor overall and hopefully this review will save someone from the madness we experienced so listen carefully. Make sure you have printed out your ticket, NOT your receipt. If you take your receipt to the front of the line to get scanned, you will have to go back to the box office to get the tickets printed out. Take some food if you don't want to wait in line for a VERY long time and on this particular night, they sold out of ice blocks and ice creams. It was a great night. Would I do it again? Yep, but only if I didn't mind parting with over $30 for Gold Grass. I loved having the extra space!!

4-stars, but only if the stars align. The perfect conditions:…read more If it's a hot day, rug up anyway - it gets much cooler in the Botanic Park than the surrounding city. So make sure you have something to keep you warm, even if it has been a hot day Arrive early. Films begin at about 8.30-9PM, but consider getting there at 7.30 when the cinema opens. You'll want a good spot on the grass. Bring a picnic and some wine and make an evening of it. Bring some cushions, or hire a beanbag. The beanbags are comfy, and the ground is cold. Bring bug repellant. No explanation necessary. If you do all that and have picked the right movie, it's a great relaxing night out in the fresh air with great food and drink. If you arrive late and get a crappy spot at the back, it can be terrible.

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Moonlight Cinema - Waiting for the cinema to begin! Picnic rugs and cinema under the stars.

Waiting for the cinema to begin! Picnic rugs and cinema under the stars.

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Moonlight Cinema - Get tickets & view films at www.moonlight.com.au

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Get tickets & view films at www.moonlight.com.au

WOMADelaide Festival - Australian Dance Theatre's world premier

WOMADelaide Festival

4.4(8 reviews)
1.1 kmNorth Adelaide
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As a first time volunteer and a first time attendee, I found the experience exhilarating. So…read morevibrant and colourful is this festival that it left me on a high. For those who have never been, you are missing out! This world music festival is a must for young and old and everyone in between. It is fun, it is vivacious and it embodies a global community spirit. The food stalls were fantastic, featuring cuisines from all around the world. I felt spoilt for choice. The entertainment and speakers was world class. One of the highlights for me this year was hearing David Suzuki speak. He is one of earth's greatest ambassador and I have a deep respect for him. It is a clear testament to just how wonderful this festival is by the high profile personalities and acts it drew. Massive kudos and high fives to the organisers and volunteers for making this festival successful every year. My only regret is not attending all the years before this. I look forward to next year's festival with much anticipation.

I've been attending the World Music Art and Dance festival in Adelaide (WOMADelaide) since it first…read morebegan back in 1992, when I was 11. Since then both myself and this festival have grown bigger and bigger. In recent years the festival has gone from biannual to annual and from three days to four. It's mainly known for its world class world music performers, 70% seem to be somewhat unknown to the audience that throngs to this experience every year. That's half the fun, seeing performers you've never seen before and going "hey, I like that". These artists also sign autographs and CDs during scheduled sittings. The amount of space of Botanic Park that is covered by the festival is almost all of it, ergo really really big. Either print out a map and schedule from the website beforehand or get one from one of the information areas. There's also a phone app which I've not yet used but I will. Stage 1, the main stage, is always exposed to the sun during the day, so too Stage 2 so hats/umbrellas are recommended. There is a St. John's tent where you can make a donation and get sunscreen though, or buy a whole bottle at National Pharmacy's trailer. To keep cool there are water stations where you can fill up you water bottles and sprinkler tents to run through. The Morton Bay Fig Stage is a smaller stage set amongst the Botanic Park's giant rooted trees. One year whilst at the MBF stage the crowd burst into dancing whirpools and I and my Callipo were whisked away by these happy tides to the sounds of Romanian gypsy violin. There are a host of other stages including those designed for workshops and more intimate performance, about 8 or so stages in total. Parking is difficult and beer tents are plenty so go the public transport route. Many walk from the Adelaide train station but there are usually additional event specific buses and designated taxi areas. The only booze on offer is Coopers, a collection of SA wines and Aussie Cider, my favourite! There's also a specific Coopers garden bar. The food is from all corners of the globe and delicious. With that in mind the organisers have added a Taste the World stage where artists and chefs are brought together to teach the crowd some of their favourite dishes. Now tickets are expensive, or at least more expensive than they used to be, but the experience is worth it. Many chose to volunteer their time to the festival in exchange for a pass and I too did that one year. You work a set amount of hours on agreed days, then the rest of the time at Womad is yours. The bar is frantic but fun. It has almost become an Adelaide rite of passage to try and sneak in to WOMAD but it being nigh on 20 years since it first began, security has worked out what it's doing. A lot of people try every year to scale the botanic gardens fence into WOMAD but this is the worst place to try of all of them. One year a friend of mine tried that, slipped, and impaled himself by the bicep on the spiked fence. He didn't see any of WOMAD just the nearby Royal Adelaide Hospital. He very luckily missed a crucial nerve and he is not the only case of impaling on that fence, so just buy a ticket!

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WOMADelaide Festival - The famous flags

The famous flags

WOMADelaide Festival - Flower crowns in the making - Jurlique tent

Flower crowns in the making - Jurlique tent

WOMADelaide Festival - The new WoMade boutique has lots to offer

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The new WoMade boutique has lots to offer

OpenAir Cinema - Opening night of Adelaide's openaircinema

OpenAir Cinema

3.4(9 reviews)
10.6 kmGlenelg

Once a year on the foreshore of Glenelg, Openair Cinema graces Adelaide with it's presence bringing…read moreyou the latest movies and cult classics all under the stars. There is nothing quite like being outdoors sitting in a beanbag, with blanket and a glass of wine. It is just so relaxing and a great opportunity for a family outing! Openair Cinemas are not all about movies though, they also have DJ's and musicians playing during the day. I love that they are using the space in this way! It is almost like it's own little festival. This year we were fortunate enough to be in the Star Class area to see the cult classic Grease! This was a super cool sing-a-long screening with all the words subtitled in cartoon graphics. I think I was laughing more than what I was singing. What a fun idea. So, what is Star Class you say? Well, you get treated like a VIP in the Star Class area! There is a reserved area right at the front and you are offered glass of wine, bean bag, and fluffy blanket to keep you warm. Oh wait for it... if you want a few more drinks for the night there is wait service! All you have to do is put your hand up and a waiter will help you with your request. That is my idea of VIP service. If only there was a massage option as well? The other great thing about Openair Cinema is that you can bring in your own picnic! I love that they invite you to bring in some food. I know lots of people work on budgets, so this is a great option if you want to feed the kids and friends. I was so excited about this; I packed a basket full of cheese, dips, chips, veggies and fruit. I actually made a platter. It was great! The one thing to remember is to dress warm for this event. As the set up is right near the shore, there are some winds at night that are a little chilly. I suggest keeping an eye on the weather and dress comfortably. Otherwise, it is a great night and I look forward to go there again!

I came here with the sister, brother in law and kids after the sister received free tix to see…read moreDespicable Me 2. Thought the location by the beach was amazing especially seeing as the cinema is held outside. The set up was very "beachy" / "summery" with plenty of deck chairs to sit on. Plenty of drink choices to choose from and the Famous Ben & Jerry's ice cream. We arrived whilst their was a dj still playing and the atmosphere was alive with the thought that summer is on her way. The screen was a blow up screen. Almost like a jumping castle but with a screen so that the film could be projected onto it. It was very cool and exciting for the kids to watch it rise especially as it was accompanied by some music. All in all a great fun night out with the family on a warm summers night :)

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OpenAir Cinema
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Adelaide Botanic Garden - gardens - Updated May 2026

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