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Adelaide Botanic Garden
Best time to visit
Spring (September-November) for the most spectacular blooming, especially in the pink field with wildflowers. The first weeks of autumn offer wonderful leaf colors and milder temperatures.
Budget tips
Entry to the garden is completely free every day, with no ticket needed. The Glass Forest and other special exhibitions are also free of charge, which makes this one of the best free experiences in the city.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Families with children, Locals seeking peace, Nature and botany lovers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Over 50 hectares of botanical garden houses one of the largest palm collections in Australia, with over 1,000 different species. The Glass Forest, an extraordinary structure built entirely of glass and steel, reaches 27 meters in height and contains plants from the arid regions of the world.
Highlights: The garden has a giant baobab tree over 150 years old weighing more than 20 tons, brought from South Africa. Another little secret: the back of the Glass Forest creates a rainbow effect on the interior walls when the sun penetrates the textured glass, and knowledgeable visitors come specifically in the afternoon to see it.
Insider tips
- Avoid the midday hours (12:00-14:00) when the sun is strongest and the garden is most crowded; early morning or late afternoon are ideal.
- Bring a blanket for a picnic on the big lawn near the lake; it is the favorite spot of locals who know the garden well.
- Do not miss the tropical jungle trail behind the Glass Forest; many visitors skip it and it is one of the most beautiful parts.
- Comfortable walking shoes are essential; the paths are long and you will walk more than expected.
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