Waite Arboretum — Attraction in Adelaide

This Arboretum is located within the Waite campus grounds of the University of Adelaide. It is open to the public from dawn till dusk every day of the year except for total fire ban days. Around 800 plant species grow in this 27 hectare area under natural rainfall. Guided tours are conducted by volunteers on each first Sunday of the month. No need to register. Just meet at Urrbrae House at 11am. The tour finishes at 12.30pm. I attended one of these sessions and found it quite informative. It's a shame that the labyrinth has been removed. I believe it needed to go to make room for the old Adelaide Toll House. There is also a bee, butterfly and bird garden. Dogs are...

I have been walking around these gardens every time I visit Adelaide during the last 20 years. It is such a beautiful quiet spot in the heart of Adelaide. There are so many amazing varieties of plants and trees from around the world with many being planted at the turn of the century. There is a dam and a little water hole where you can feed the ducks. #letsguide #botanicalgarden #localhotspot...

Waite Arboretum was established in 1928 as a park or garden for the enjoyment of the public. The Arboretum contains trees and shrubs from around the world all growing under natural rainfall. The Urrbrae House, Twentieth century rose garden and Waite Arboretum Maze are also worth visiting. The Arboreeum is open daily ,dawn till dusk , free of charge. There is a gravel ground parking lot in...