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Adelaide Attractions Directory : Parks and Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Garden
The Adelaide Botanic Garden is an oasis in the cosmopolitan heart of the city. This 16-hectare historical garden features stunning collections of plants including Australian natives, exotics and ornamental plants. To make the most of your time, stop by the Visitor Information Centre and find out what is happening at the garden and which plant collections are looking their best. Things to see include the magnificently restored Victorian Palm House, the SA Water Mediterranean Garden, the Amazon W...Adelaide Botanic Garden
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Adelaide Himeji Garden
The Adelaide-Himeji Garden contains features which are of profound religious significance to the Japanese people. It contains features designed to recall the beauty of nature. The Garden blends two classic styles. The first is the ‘senzui’ (lake and mountain garden), where water and the imagination create images of vastness and grandeur. The second is the ‘kare senzui’ (dry garden), where rocks and sand evoke the presence of water, even the sea itself. To book a guided tour, please contact t...Adelaide Himeji Garden
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Belair National Park
Only a 25-minute drive from Adelaide in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, Belair National Park is South Australia's oldest park. You can even walk your dog in this park providing it remains under your control on a lead, making it a favourite with the locals. There are plenty of things to see and do at the Belair National Park. The park has more than 50 bushland tennis courts, several ovals, grassy picnic areas and gas barbecues. Be on the lookout for koalas in the trees, admire wildflowers on the...Belair National Park
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Bicentennial Conservatory
One of South Australia's most visited attractions, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is home to the internationally acclaimed Bicentennial Conservatory, the largest single span glasshouse in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. Designed by South Australian architect, Guy Maron its glistening and distinctive shape is a landmark for visitors to Adelaide. Built to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988, the Conservatory lets you experience a unique rainforest in the very heart...Bicentennial Conservatory
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Black Hill Conservation Park
Black Hill Conservation Park is situated approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Adelaide in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges. The park rises distinctly from the Adelaide Plains, its densely vegetated contours standing boldly behind the north-eastern suburbs. Black Hill Conservation Park has a network of walking trails of varying length some of which offer spectacular views over the city. The park supports an intricate variety of plants. Growing among the heath is low-lying sheoak that...Black Hill Conservation Park
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Bonython Park/Tulya Wodli
The largest of the named city parks, some 17 hectares, Bonython Park/Tulya Wodli attracts many thousands of visitors annually. The Park, situated between Port Road and the River Torrens hosts a range of events including Australian and international circuses and the Schutzenfest in January. The park’s southern end has two playgrounds, a boating lake used by model and sailing boat enthusiasts (subject to water restrictions), a kiosk and barbecues. The banks of the River Torrens offer visitors the...Bonython Park/Tulya Wodli
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Carrick Hill
Carrick Hill is fortunate in being one of the few period homes in Australia to survive with its original contents almost completely intact and its grounds undiminished. It was a centre of stylish living; and friends hold fond memories of a house constantly filled with laughter, parties, artists, music, good wine, fine food and dancing; and heady with the scent of masses of flowers. While those days are now gone, Carrick Hill remains as an important example of the lifestyle of two wealthy and cu...Carrick Hill
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Charles Sturt Museum
The Grange now the Charles Sturt Museum was the home of Captain Charles Sturt and his family from when it was built in 1840 until they returned to England in 1853. Captain Sturt was one of Australia’s most famous explorers his River Murray expedition paved the way for settlement in South Australia. Much of the furniture on display in the house was used by the Sturt family and sent out from England after the house was restored in the 1960s. The former nursery wing is now an exhibition gallery. ...Charles Sturt Museum
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Elder Park
Elder Park is located between the City of Adelaide and North Adelaide on the banks of the Torrens Lake. The park is host to many community events including Carols by Candlelight, Symphony under the Stars and the Adelaide Festival. There are a number of walking tracks in and around the city area, providing beautiful views of the lake, its wildlife and the city. Popeye launches leave from a landing stage in the Park for a 20 minute cruise upstream to the zoo or you can hire a paddleboat. Bicycl...Elder Park
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Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary
Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary is located approximately 50 kilometres from Adelaide. Situated in natural bush setting, the Sanctuary was established by Thomas Bellchambers in 1905. The Sanctuary is committed to the preservation of our native flora and fauna. Native kangaroos and emus roam freely throughout the park, giving visitors opportunities to hand feed these wonderful creatures. Sit under a shady tree and watch peacocks, cape barren geese, black cockatoos, swans and a variety of other...Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary
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Morialta Conservation Park
Morialta Conservation Park at the base of the Adelaide Hills is just 20 minutes drive from the centre of Adelaide. It is well known for its impressive seasonal waterfalls, deep gorges and lush, wooded hillsides. A popular place for rock climbers, abseilers and bushwalkers of all abilities, Morialta includes trails suitable for prams as well as more challenging climbs that offer breathtaking views across the hills to the city. Try the First Falls Plateau Hike, Second Falls Gorge Hike or the Th...Morialta Conservation Park
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National Trust of South Australia
The National Trust in South Australia has active programs in three areas: managing heritage buildings and nature reserves including over sixty museums and folk history collections, devising and disseminating policies on a range of heritage issues and lobbying for improved protection of our heritage and providing awareness raising programs in the broader community on cultural and natural heritage matters. With over 100 historic buildings, including Collingrove Homestead in Angaston, Ayers House ...National Trust of South Australia
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Para Wirra Recreation Park
Taking its name from an Aboriginal phrase meaning river with scrub, Para Wirra Recreation Park is one of the major recreation parks in the greater Adelaide metropolitan area. The park’s beautiful bushland setting features Pink Gums, Blue Gums, yackas and heaths. Immerse yourself along scenic walking trails or make the most of the park’s excellent facilities, including picnic shelters, gas barbecues and a bush oval. The forest floor is also a wonderful location for children to learn about natur...Para Wirra Recreation Park
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Popeye Motor Launches
The Popeye Motor Launches offer cruises up and down the Torrens Lake in the heart of the city of Adelaide. The cruise departs from the wharf in Elder Park in front of the Adelaide Festival Centre and travels along the lake to the Torrens Weir before turning around and travelling to the Adelaide Zoo before returning to the wharf. During the 40-minute cruise a commentary highlights the many landmarks and points of interest that the launch travels past. Operating hours vary with the season so pl...Popeye Motor Launches
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The Monastery
The Monastery Retreat Centre at Urrbrae is situated on 10 acres of spacious and beautiful grounds. While conveniently close to public transport and only five kilometres from the heart of the city of Adelaide, the Monastery is a place of prayer and peace. The Monastery Retreat Centre was built in 1958 but has just been extensively renovated making it an ideal venue for all forms of conferences and retreats. There are now five major conference rooms of varying size, and numerous smaller discussio...The Monastery
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The Topiary Cafe at Newman`s Nursery
The Topiary Café, within the grounds of Newman's Nursery at Tea Tree Gully, welcomes Chef Kane Pollard to its vibrant team. Kane has a wealth of cooking experience and has developed an original menu with a focus on local organic produce, including some fruits, vegetables, herbs, and eggs harvested on the premises. Is there any other alfresco dining area where you can relax and enjoy garden detail and a seasonal menu sitting under a wisteria arbour? The Topiary Café is well known for its sumpt...The Topiary Cafe at Newman`s Nursery
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Wittunga Botanic Garden
Located in the leafy foothills suburb of Blackwood, Wittunga Botanic Garden contains stunning displays of water wise plants from Australia and South Africa which are especially spectacular in spring. Established by Edwin Ashby in 1902, the Wittunga Botanic Garden devotes 14 hectares to indigenous and non-indigenous collections. Native birds are attracted to the garden's flowering plants and the shady lawns make Wittunga Botanic Garden a popular setting for family gatherings and lakeside picnics...Wittunga Botanic Garden
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