Col W. Light's 1837 plan for Adelaide showed an area for a botanic garden and work began in 1855. The superintendent (George Francis) used Kew Gardens as his model. The garden still has a English character and, like Kew, has educational and ornamental displays. There is a good iron Palm House.
Address North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Opening times All year., Daily., Opens 7:15am (9am weekends and public holidays). Admission Free (charge for Bicentennial Conservatory) WebsiteVisit the Adelaide Botanic Garden website
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about 1 month ago
Adam Hodge said
Fantastic tropical world in the glass house with its overhead walkways ! Interesting collection of Palms etc in the gardens