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Escape to Adelaide's Botanic Park: a historic green oasis for relaxation, events, and natural beauty, adjacent to the city center.
Botanic Park, a sprawling 34-hectare green space in Adelaide, offers a tranquil escape with its lush lawns, majestic trees, and historical significance. Adjacent to the Adelaide Botanic Garden and the Adelaide Zoo, it's a popular spot for picnics, events, and leisurely strolls.
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Getting There
Walking
From the Adelaide Botanic Garden's main entrance on North Terrace, walk north through the gardens, following signs for Botanic Park. The walk is approximately 500 meters and takes about 10 minutes. There is no cost for this route.
Public Transport
From the Adelaide city center, take the tram to the 'Botanic Gardens' stop on North Terrace. From there, walk north into the Adelaide Botanic Garden and continue into Botanic Park. The tram is free within the city center. Alternatively, several bus routes stop near the park's perimeter on Hackney Road and Frome Road. Check the Adelaide Metro website for specific routes and schedules. A single bus fare is around $4.
Driving
From Hackney Road, turn onto Plane Tree Drive to access ticketed parking. Parking fees apply from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday. Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays. Parking costs approximately $3.50 per hour, with extended all-day parking available for around $10. UPark Frome Street also offers parking options nearby, with rates starting at $5 for half an hour and ranging up to $26 for 4+ hours.
Local tips
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Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the shade of the Moreton Bay fig trees.
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Check the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium website for upcoming events, such as WOMADelaide or Moonlight Cinema.
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Take a leisurely stroll along the avenue of plane trees, planted in 1874.
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Visit the nearby Adelaide Botanic Garden and Adelaide Zoo for a full day of exploration.
Discover more about Botanic Park
Botanic Park, also known as Tainmuntilla, is a 34-hectare parkland located in the northeast of Adelaide, South Australia. Situated between Hackney Road and Frome Road, it lies directly north of the Adelaide Botanic Garden and south of the Adelaide Zoo. This expansive green space provides a refreshing contrast to the urban environment, offering a place for relaxation, recreation, and community events.Acquired by the Adelaide Botanic Garden in 1866, Botanic Park has a rich history. It served as the venue for the Royal Adelaide Show from 1844 to 1859. In 1880, it hosted the first open-air meeting of The Salvation Army in Australia. The park has long been a space for public discourse, with its own Speakers' Corner since the 1890s.Today, Botanic Park is known for its picturesque landscapes, featuring an avenue of plane trees planted in 1874 and Moreton Bay fig trees. It's a popular destination for picnics, wedding photos, and major events like WOMADelaide and Moonlight Cinema. The park provides accessible parking, toilet facilities, and pathways. Visitors can easily access the park via public transport, including bus and tram.
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