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Things to do in Greater Adelaide, South Australia: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Adelaide, Australia including Shottesbrooke Vineyards, Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Soldiers' Memorial Gardens, Adelaide Botanic Garden, The Cedars, Himeji Garden, Veale Gardens, Wittunga Botanic Garden, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Gemmel Tassie Reserve.
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1. Shottesbrooke Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Shottesbrooke Vineyards is a well-respected, award-winning 5 star wine producer in the premium winegrowing region of McLaren Vale. Offering a variety of both traditional and educational wine tastings, private picnic areas, and hosted, behind-the-scenes winery and vineyard tours, there really is something to delight everyone - those with an hour to spare, or those who have all day. Their unique experiences showcase everything that modern, sustainable winemaking can be, and aim to celebrate regionality in wine and the intricacies of the winemaking process.
2. Soldiers Memorial Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is a lovely memorial. So many were killed in those wars. These are the wars that the citizens of Victor Harbor went to war: Battle of Long Tan, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Vietnam War and South Africa Boer War. They have a tall white cross that is name the Long Tan Cross. There were roses and trees. I liked that it was close to the beach and ocean. I was quite impressed. Worthwhile to see!
3. Soldiers' Memorial Gardens
4. Adelaide Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,912 reviews
In the heart of the city but another world away ... Take time out to explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world. Spend an hour or spend the day among the 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Relax in the shade or enjoy a coffee among some of Australia's finest plant collections.
Reviewed By Michellenrob - Adelaide, Australia
If you work your way down North Terrace, east you will come to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. this is a quiet and beautiful oasis in the city and borders on botanic Park and the Zoo. It makes for a great day out for families all within about a 5 minute walk of the city center. It houses an original Victorian glass house with a famous Amazon lily, big lawned areas, water lily ponds and lovely mature trees dating from the 1850's ( Adelaide was settled by private charter in 1836). The botanic gardens then exit onto botanic park at the northern boundary. Botanic park is a large grassed park with lovely big shade trees and is popular with locals for picnics. A short walk across the park and you can visit the very good Adelaide Zoo to see lots of native animals as well as all the usual suspect. A great day for a family if visiting Adelaide.
5. The Cedars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By raandaka - Greater Adelaide, Australia
Six of us, including SA locals, interstate and overseas friends visited The Cedars where we took a self guided tour of the Han's Heysen Studio, a walk on the property (Artists Walk) and down to the green pool, followed by joining the guided tour of the House and self guided tour of the Nora Heysen Studio. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the volunteer staff and guides were helpful and informative. One of our overseas guests even commented that she enjoyed it as much as visiting Monet's House and Garden in Giverny! The garden surrounding the house was lovely with many old fashioned plants and flowers and lawned areas, and the Artist's Walk took in magnificent gum trees on the bushland property.
6. Himeji Garden
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4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By PaulS803 - Adelaide, Australia
My wife and I visit this lovely garden on a Saturday afternoon. We have always found street parking along South Terrace, and access to the garden is level and easy. Entry is free. This walled garden is such a delight. It is a place to spend time, to enjoy, to contemplate. The well made paths wind amongst the cared-for gardens, and always there is the sound of water. In one part a sheltered seat looks out over raked gravel: a sea with islands. Our impression is that this is a garden which is loved and looked after. Definitely worth repeated visits.
7. Veale Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
We enjoyed three drives past this beautiful park with its manicured greenery, outstanding displays of flowers and in-bloom shrubs, water features and sculptures. On each occasion we listened to our driver/guides regale us with the history and features of the area. The roses were a stand-out, brilliant blooms. On the Friday many families and children's were enjoying the activities or just having a picnic. We would both have liked to spend some time here, its a photographers mecca.
8. Wittunga Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 397petec - Adelaide, Australia
I enjoy the relative peace and quiet of the gardens near the center of Blackwood, beautifully maintained with picnic areas and ducks on the lake
9. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By donalc985 - Adelaide, Australia
I parked near the Eastern entrance and walked all over this fascinating collection of flora and fauna with a plethora of amazing colours and smells ,little gardens of world collections and great spots to just sit and take in nature at its best .!!!
