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Adelaide Botanic Garden
3,884 reviews
#1 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Interesting fountains, water lily building, rainforest building,
rose garden
, forest trails, vine arches, gazebos... so much to see! Great spot to enjoy the outdoors before or after going into the city."
"The Botanic gardens are an amazing place to chill and re-group, with the amazing rare exotic
plants and trees
, ducks in the pond and the birds singing straight to your heart you get a deep meditation."
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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
144 reviews
#2 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"... 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 .!!!"
"A great time to visit is October when the
rhododendrons
are in full display but whatever month of the year, the Gardens offer a quiet amble on the moderately hard climbs in and around the beautiful lake."
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Waterfall Gully
393 reviews
#3 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"
Koalas
can regularly be seen as well as kangaroos and the occasional deer on very hot and quiet days."
"Wonderful
nature
on our back doorstep...close for all to enjoy!"
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Botanic Park
337 reviews
#4 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"This is a fantastic
park
to wander through with some of the most magnificent Moreton Bay figs that you will ever see - they look as if they came out of Lord of the Rings."
"Well maintained with water features, a
rose garden
, restaurant (open weekends only), and a cool lily green house and a museum (not open when I was there)."
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Himeji Garden
325 reviews
#5 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"It carries the name Himeji because the gardens were set up by Adelaide sister-city in Japan, and it contains beautiful rock formations, many species of
plants
including finely clipped shrubs, an immaculate pond fe..."
"Loved every second being here, for something that’s free and has free parking this close to the city it’s definetely worth it!! ☺️ There is a few small grassed areas where you could have a
picnic
as well."
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Adelaide Zoo
3,094 reviews
#6 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Had a wonderful day including Panda talk, bird flight show and a wonderful variety of birds, Meerkats, Otters, Monkeys,
Lions
, Tigers and my new favourites - Tamarins!"
"But to be honest we loved all the exhibits and the volunteers were so awesome explaining about the different animals etc. go and see the
bird
display on the main lawn - so fun."
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Elder Park
74 reviews
#7 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Cushioned between the
Adelaide Festival
Theatre and Adelaide Oval with a meandering River Torrens and elegant rotunda as a backdrop, Elder Park enchants whether it's bustlng for a event or void of crowds."
"Elder
Park
Rotunda Elder
Park
is a public open space in the city of Adelaide, It is a beautiful
park
on the southern bank of the River Torrens and bordered by the Adelaide Festival Centre and North Terrace and mak..."
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West Beach
78 reviews
#8 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"West Beach is an active and fun suburb with lots of
bike
paths, bmx tracks, and a soccer stadium."
"The footpath along the esplanade has toilet blocks and a good playground, and parking is easy in the car
parks
along the esplanade."
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Cleland Conservation Park
25 reviews
#9 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Fab to feed the kangaroos and meet the koala, but also nice to see the dingoes,
wombats
etc. Plenty of room to explore and get away from the crowds."
"You can see all the real australian
animals
, and there is a chance to feed and pet them!! It’s fun for young children as well as adults!!"
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Bonython Park
62 reviews
#10 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Plenty of free parking and plenty more trees and
birds
to take you away somewhere nice."
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Veale Gardens
36 reviews
#11 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"We enjoyed three drives past this beautiful park with its manicured greenery, outstanding displays of flowers and in-bloom shrubs,
water features
and sculptures."
"Located at the bottom of the
CBD
is this nice manicured garden that also features a good playground and popular function centre Worth a look and great for photography"
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Adelaide Park Lands
14 reviews
#12 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"well kept gardens regularly tended with a wide array of plant & wildlife, birds, flying foxes etc we started at the convention centre walked past the
zoo
then came back on the other side of the Torrens past the Ad..."
"We had time to chill before our next appointment and decided to have a walk in the
park
and do some tree-hugging; just what the doctor ordered."
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Seacliff Beach
18 reviews
#13 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Windy Point Recreation Park
18 reviews
#14 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
21 reviews
#15 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"It’s hard to believe this lovely picnic and
hiking
spot which is a real gem is only 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD a must visit for anyone!!"
"just thought this caravan
park
could not get any better just more surprises every time we stay here."
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Onkaparinga River Wetlands
18 reviews
#16 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Row on the Onkaparinga River regularly and really enjoy the great connection with
nature
right on our door step."
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Princess Elizabeth Playground
16 reviews
#17 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Black Hill Conservation Park
16 reviews
#18 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Bicentennial Conservatory
22 reviews
#19 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Light Square
18 reviews
#20 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Dunstan Adventure Playground
13 reviews
#21 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Anstey Hill Recreation Park
6 reviews
#22 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Keep an eye out for the many yellow tailed black cockatoos, blue wrens, kangaroos and koalas that live in the
park
and if fortunate you may see an echidna."
"Easily accessible site with old ruins, nice views and plenty of
paths
to explore."
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Rymill Park
10 reviews
#23 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"In the middle of the
park
, on the edge of a lake, it is quiet (except when there are big functions on) restful and very beautiful."
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St Peters Billabong
11 reviews
#24 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Old Government House and Garden
8 reviews
#25 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve
3 reviews
#26 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Cresswell Gardens
4 reviews
#27 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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The Gums
7 reviews
#28 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"It is a large and lovely reserve of carefully mown grass with scattered
gum trees
, surrounding gardens, and a set of play equipment."
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GS Kingston Park
2 reviews
#29 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
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Stockade Botanical Park
2 reviews
#30 of 73 Nature & Parks in Adelaide
"Then past the surrounding old quarry cliffs to a large (recycling)
waterfall
."
"The Council got it right with this
park
."
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Which experiences are best for nature & parks in Adelaide?
These experiences are best for nature & parks in Adelaide:
Barossa Valley Full-Day Tour from Adelaide with Maggie Beer Farm
Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray 3 Hour Lunch Cruise
Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide
Cleland Wildlife Park Tour from Adelaide including Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide
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What are the best places for nature & parks in Adelaide?
These places are best for nature & parks in Adelaide:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Adelaide Zoo
Himeji Garden
Waterfall Gully
Botanic Park
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Adelaide for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly nature & parks in Adelaide:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Waterfall Gully
Botanic Park
Himeji Garden
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Adelaide for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking nature & parks in Adelaide:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Waterfall Gully
Botanic Park
Himeji Garden
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Adelaide for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in Adelaide:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Waterfall Gully
Botanic Park
Adelaide Zoo
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Adelaide for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in Adelaide:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Waterfall Gully
Botanic Park
Himeji Garden
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