Adelaide Botanic Garden

The Adelaide Botanic Garden sits on North Terrace, right on the city's grand cultural boulevard at the edge of the CBD. A beautiful and historic garden, it's one of Adelaide's great free attractions, with sweeping lawns, ornamental lakes, heritage glasshouses and themed plant collections spread across a tranquil expanse in the heart of the city.

There's a great deal to discover, from the elegant Victorian-era Palm House and the striking Bicentennial Conservatory to the Museum of Economic Botany and avenues of mature trees. It's a serene, elegant escape equally suited to a leisurely wander, a picnic or a quiet break between the city's nearby museums and galleries.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 10,000 reviews, it's one of Adelaide's most loved and visited places. The garden is open daily and free to enter, but opening hours, the glasshouses, guided walks and events have their own arrangements, so it's worth checking current details before you visit — particularly if you want to see inside the conservatories or time your visit around a seasonal display or event.