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10 Gardens in Adelaide That You Shouldn't Miss
The capital city of South Australia is simply enchanting, a treasure trove of shopping, fine arts, gastronomy and outdoor activity. Adelaide is the heart of the world's opal industry, selling gorgeous stones from South Australian mines. Be sure to hike the aptly named Mt. Lofty Ranges and catch a wave off the Fleurieu Peninsula. Indulge your adventurous palate and traipse into nearby wine regions like the famed Barossa Valley to pick up a deliciously drinkable souvenir.
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1. Soldiers' Memorial Gardens
2. Adelaide Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,912 reviews
In the heart of the city but another world away ... Take time out to explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world. Spend an hour or spend the day among the 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Relax in the shade or enjoy a coffee among some of Australia's finest plant collections.
Reviewed By Michellenrob - Adelaide, Australia
If you work your way down North Terrace, east you will come to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. this is a quiet and beautiful oasis in the city and borders on botanic Park and the Zoo. It makes for a great day out for families all within about a 5 minute walk of the city center. It houses an original Victorian glass house with a famous Amazon lily, big lawned areas, water lily ponds and lovely mature trees dating from the 1850's ( Adelaide was settled by private charter in 1836). The botanic gardens then exit onto botanic park at the northern boundary. Botanic park is a large grassed park with lovely big shade trees and is popular with locals for picnics. A short walk across the park and you can visit the very good Adelaide Zoo to see lots of native animals as well as all the usual suspect. A great day for a family if visiting Adelaide.
3. Himeji Garden
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4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By PaulS803 - Adelaide, Australia
My wife and I visit this lovely garden on a Saturday afternoon. We have always found street parking along South Terrace, and access to the garden is level and easy. Entry is free. This walled garden is such a delight. It is a place to spend time, to enjoy, to contemplate. The well made paths wind amongst the cared-for gardens, and always there is the sound of water. In one part a sheltered seat looks out over raked gravel: a sea with islands. Our impression is that this is a garden which is loved and looked after. Definitely worth repeated visits.
4. Veale Gardens
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
We enjoyed three drives past this beautiful park with its manicured greenery, outstanding displays of flowers and in-bloom shrubs, water features and sculptures. On each occasion we listened to our driver/guides regale us with the history and features of the area. The roses were a stand-out, brilliant blooms. On the Friday many families and children's were enjoying the activities or just having a picnic. We would both have liked to spend some time here, its a photographers mecca.
5. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By donalc985 - Adelaide, Australia
I parked near the Eastern entrance and walked all over this fascinating collection of flora and fauna with a plethora of amazing colours and smells ,little gardens of world collections and great spots to just sit and take in nature at its best .!!!
6. Bicentennial Conservatory
7. Old Government House and Garden
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
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8. Windsor Street Reserve
9. Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
10. Pennington Garden
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
