South Australia
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Adelaide Botanic Garden
Located at North Terrace, Adelaide, it is an historic garden with a dry Mediterranean climate and alkaline soils. Native and exotic plants are displayed in the various collections, including palms, cycads, bromeliads and mature trees and shrubs. There are also rainforest species in the temperate Australian forest and the Bicentennial Conservatory holds tropical plants. There is a Palm House, Museum of Economic Botany, ponds, lake, National Rose Trial Garden and kiosk. Report | Bookmark | Details Submitted 08/09/05 |
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Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
With views of the beautiful Flinders Ranges, this botanic garden showcases a range of arid zone environments within an area of more than 200 hectares.There are special conservation areas where the natural flora is preserved. It is located near Port Augusta on the Sturt Highway. Report | Bookmark | Details Submitted 08/09/05 |
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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Located at Crafers about 30 minutes from Adelaide. It features plants from the cool climates with native and exotic plants. There are guided walks, Species Rose Collection and a lake. Report | Bookmark | Details Submitted 08/09/05 |
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Wittunga Botanic Garden
Wittunga is at Blackwood in the Adelaide Hills. It features displays of Australian and South African plants. Has a lake, guided tours and interpretive trail. Report | Bookmark | Details Submitted 08/09/05 |