Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Botanical garden at Mount Lofty, South Australia
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First opened in 1977, the crescent-shaped Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is situated on 100 hectares on the eastern slopes of Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills east of Adelaide in South Australia.[2] The cooler, wetter location suits plants from temperate climates which are difficult to grow on the Adelaide Plains. Amongst the native Australian flora there are tree ferns, as well as exotic cultivated plants from cool climates including Rhododendron and Magnolia and the National Species Rose Collection. The Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, together with the Adelaide and Wittunga Botanic Gardens, is administered by the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, a State Government statutory authority.
| Mount Lofty Botanic Garden | |
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 Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Lake | |
 Interactive map of Mount Lofty Botanic Garden | |
| Type | Botanical |
| Location | Crafers, South Australia[1] |
| Coordinates | 34°59′21″S 138°42′50″E |
| Area | 97 ha (240 acres) |
| Opened | 1977 |
| Owner | Government of South Australia |
| Operator | The Botanic Gardens of South Australia |
| Website | www |
In 1980, it was listed on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate.[3]
Features
- Gullies
East African Gully, Fern Gully, Magnolia Gully, New Zealand Gully, Rhododendron Gully, South American Gully, Southeast Asian Gully, Western Asian Gully.
The Fern Gully contains one of the country's "most diverse fern collections".[4] At least 36 species of the Magnolia genus are represented in Magnolia Gully.[5]
- Loops and trails
Boundary Loop, Central Loop, Heysen Loop, Lakeside Loop, Lower Loop, Rhododendron Trail.[4]
Gallery
Stunning Autumn Colours in the Adelaide Hills
Mossy rock pool, Spring Gully
Tree ferns in Fern Gully
Fern Gully path, with fallen birch leaves
Upper section of Fern Gully path
Tree ferns in Fern Gully
