Adelaide Botanic Garden
Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia, Adelaide
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 1 hour for a stroll, 2 with the glasshouse and the Museum of Economic Botany
- Opening Hours
- Monday 07:15-17:30 · Tuesday 07:15-17:30 · Wednesday 07:15-17:30 · Thursday 07:15-17:30 · Friday 07:15-17:30 · Saturday 09:00-17:30 (also public holidays) · Sunday 09:00-17:30 (also public holidays) · From the plan-your-visit page on botanicgardens.sa.gov.au (checked 5 November 2026): the garden opens every day of the year including public holidays with free entry, and the hours follow the season and the daylight. April to September, outside daylight saving, runs Monday to Friday 07:15-17:30 with weekends and public holidays 09:00-17:30, while October to March through daylight saving runs Monday to Friday 07:15-18:30 with weekends and public holidays 09:00-18:30. Six gates serve the garden: the Main Gate on North Terrace, East Lodge Gate on Botanic Road, Friends Gate and Conservatory Gate on Plane Tree Drive, Hackney Gate on Hackney Road and Ginkgo Gate on Frome Road.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Entry is free for all visitors · Student: There is no ticket tier for any part of the general garden · Car parking sits on Plane Tree Drive and Hackney Road, both entered from Hackney Road, with some bays ticketed and others free, and the tram stop called Botanic Gardens is about 100 metres from the Main Gate on North Terrace.
- Address
- North Terrace (Main Gate), Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Coordinates
- -34.9223, 138.6086
Introduction
Adelaide Botanic Garden was founded in 1857 and is South Australia's urban oasis, famed for its Victorian glasshouses — above all the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Amazon waterlily pavilion. Palms, medicinal and arid plants are displayed by zone, a refined spot to escape heat, learn and stroll. Its heritage rose garden shifts with the seasons, and free guided tours introduce rare species.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:15-17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:15-17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:15-17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:15-17:30 |
| Friday | 07:15-17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:30 (also public holidays) |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:30 (also public holidays) |
From the plan-your-visit page on botanicgardens.sa.gov.au (checked 5 November 2026): the garden opens every day of the year including public holidays with free entry, and the hours follow the season and the daylight. April to September, outside daylight saving, runs Monday to Friday 07:15-17:30 with weekends and public holidays 09:00-17:30, while October to March through daylight saving runs Monday to Friday 07:15-18:30 with weekends and public holidays 09:00-18:30. Six gates serve the garden: the Main Gate on North Terrace, East Lodge Gate on Botanic Road, Friends Gate and Conservatory Gate on Plane Tree Drive, Hackney Gate on Hackney Road and Ginkgo Gate on Frome Road.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Entry is free for all visitors |
|---|---|
| Student | There is no ticket tier for any part of the general garden |
| Child | Children and families also enter free |
| Senior | Senior visitors enter free |
| Free Admission | The free city connector bus stops on North Terrace and East Terrace near the Main Gate |
Car parking sits on Plane Tree Drive and Hackney Road, both entered from Hackney Road, with some bays ticketed and others free, and the tram stop called Botanic Gardens is about 100 metres from the Main Gate on North Terrace.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Adelaide Botanic Garden?
Monday: 07:15-17:30; Tuesday: 07:15-17:30; Wednesday: 07:15-17:30; Thursday: 07:15-17:30; Friday: 07:15-17:30; Saturday: 09:00-17:30 (also public holidays); Sunday: 09:00-17:30 (also public holidays); From the plan-your-visit page on botanicgardens.sa.gov.au (checked 5 November 2026): the garden opens every day of the year including public holidays with free entry, and the hours follow the season and the daylight. April to September, outside daylight saving, runs Monday to Friday 07:15-17:30 with weekends and public holidays 09:00-17:30, while October to March through daylight saving runs Monday to Friday 07:15-18:30 with weekends and public holidays 09:00-18:30. Six gates serve the garden: the Main Gate on North Terrace, East Lodge Gate on Botanic Road, Friends Gate and Conservatory Gate on Plane Tree Drive, Hackney Gate on Hackney Road and Ginkgo Gate on Frome Road.
How much is the admission for Adelaide Botanic Garden?
Adult: Entry is free for all visitors; Student: There is no ticket tier for any part of the general garden; Child: Children and families also enter free; Senior: Senior visitors enter free; Free Admission: The free city connector bus stops on North Terrace and East Terrace near the Main Gate; Car parking sits on Plane Tree Drive and Hackney Road, both entered from Hackney Road, with some bays ticketed and others free, and the tram stop called Botanic Gardens is about 100 metres from the Main Gate on North Terrace.
Any practical tips for visiting Adelaide Botanic Garden?
Allow About 2 hours and visit off-peak for the best experience. Opening ~7:15–17:30 (reference; subject to official notice); verify before you go.
How long should I spend at Adelaide Botanic Garden?
A typical visit takes 1 hour for a stroll, 2 with the glasshouse and the Museum of Economic Botany.
