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Guided Walk through Adelaide Botanic Garden (Park 11)
Highlights
- Join a guided walk with Loine Sweeney to explore the stunning International Rose Garden and its vibrant blooms.
- Wander through the historic 1875 Palm House, immersing yourself in its unique architecture and rich botanical history.
- Stroll along the tranquil lake, enjoying the serene atmosphere and picturesque views of Adelaide Botanic Garden.
- Discover Adelaide's oldest tree, connecting with nature and the rich heritage of this beautiful garden.
Join Park Ambassador Loine Sweeney for a guided walk, visiting the highlights of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, including the International Rose Garden, the Bicentennial tropical conservatory, the First Creek wetlands, Adelaide’s oldest tree, the lake, 1875 Palm House, Garden of Health, and the Gingko Gate.
Easy (free) parking on Plane Tree Drive). Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of just over 2km.
Children most welcome. Dogs are not permitted in the Botanic Garden.
Itinerary highlights
Rose gardens
See the two stunning rose gardens: the National “Trial” Rose Garden; and the International Rose Garden, awarded the Garden of Global Excellence Award by the World Federation of Rose Societies.
A century apart – two heritage-listed conservatories
There are very few buildings within your Adelaide Park Lands that are actually Open, Green, Public. We’ll be visiting two of them. Both are heritage-listed: one from the 1870s and the other a 20th century icon.
First Creek wetlands
Inspect a wetland ecosystem, constructed in 2013 to harvest stormwater for irrigating and drought-proofing the Botanic Garden.
Auracaria avenue
Tall specimens, planted in 1868, from a family of tree species that have been around since the time of dinosaurs.
Moreton Bay fig tree avenue
Planted 1866: the most iconic feature of the Garden, providing a shady canopy all year around – the oldest surviving such avenue anywhere in Australia.
Tour details
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Single Available from 4 May 2025
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Operation information
Adelaide Park Lands Walking Tours
Guided Walks to explore little-known nooks and crannies of Adelaide’s greatest treasure: the unique open spaces of its Park Lands.
Adelaide is the only city in the world garlanded by Park Lands. In effect the city is built inside a park, and each part of the Park has its own unique features, heritage, and current usage.
Guided Walks are led by trained Tour leaders and can take between 90 minutes and two hours depending upon the location.
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