The Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium recognise South Australia's Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of the State's lands, water, plants and animals - commonly known as Country.

We observe that Country is central to the social, cultural and spiritual lives of Aboriginal people.

We will build respectful and honest relationships through our work and develop a better awareness of Aboriginal history, knowledge and culture.

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The gardens are open every day of the year, including public holidays.

Adelaide  Botanic  Garden
Pin North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

From 1 - 20 July Adelaide Botanic Garden will close at 5pm during the production of Night Visions.


April - September

(non-daylight savings hours) 
 Monday - Friday: 7.15am - 5.30pm

Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.00am - 5.30pm
 

October - March

(during daylight savings)
 Monday - Friday: 7.15am - 6.30pm 

Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.00am - 6.30pm 

 

Mount Lofty  Botanic  Garden
Pin 16 Lampert Rd, Crafers SA 5152

April - September

(non-daylight savings hours)

Every day: 8:30am - 4.00pm 


 

October - March

(during daylight savings)

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4pm 

Weekends & Public Holidays: 8:30am - 6pm  

 

Wittunga  Botanic  Garden
Pin Shepherds Hill Rd, Blackwood SA 5051

April - September

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Every day: 8:30am - 4.00pm 

 

October - March

(during daylight savings)

Every day: 8:30am - 6.00pm