Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

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Walking loops & trails

Main Lake

Lakeside Loop

Enjoy picturesque scenes on a leisurely meander around the lake. 1km, minimal inclines.

Here, you can also take in a series of eight plant-themed artworks, with braille interpretation.

Duck pond December 2021

Lower Loop

Experience botanical themes from around the world. 3km, minimal inclines.

Gazebo Pergola 1 MLBG September 2018 Credit Philip Gibson

Central Loop

Explore the Garden's diverse botanical collections in its leafy gullies. 2km, medium inclines.

180207 camellia amplexicaulis

Boundary Loop

Higher altitude trail o ering panoramic views. 3km, medium to steep inclines.

Rhododendron gully walker

Rhododendron Trail

A trail of stunning blooms from spring to early summer. 700m one way, medium to steep inclines.

Mount Lofty BG

Heysen Trail

A selection of natural Australian Bushland. Combination of sealed and unsealed paths. 2km each way, medium to steep inclines.

Free Guided Walks

Explore the Garden on a free guided walk, led by the Friends of the Botanic Gardens guides.

These take place every Thursday departing at 10.30am from the Lower Car Park.

For more information or to organise special interest or private walks visit the Friends of the Botanic Gardens website.

Please note all guided walks are cancelled on days forecast to reach 36 degrees or more and do not take place on Christmas Day.