LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY · ADELAIDE
Adelaide Celebrates Spring
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Free garden walks, the Park Lands, Central Market and Nature Festival — ideas for making the most of spring in Adelaide.
Spring is a lovely time to be outdoors in Adelaide. Here are some ideas, based on official information.
Adelaide Botanic Garden
The Botanic Gardens list free guided walks at Adelaide Botanic Garden daily from 10.30am, plus free walks in Botanic Park on Mondays. Highlights include the International Rose Garden, the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion. At Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Rhododendron Gully blooms in spring.
The Park Lands
The Adelaide Park Lands wrap around the city with 29 parks and six city squares, with walking and cycling paths, picnic areas and dog parks. Wellington Square / Kudnartu and Hindmarsh Square / Mukata both feature jacarandas. Read our Park Lands guide.
Nature Festival
Running until 11 October, Nature Festival South Australia offers hundreds of nature-based events, many free and family-friendly.
Markets and food
Adelaide Central Market trades Tuesday to Saturday and is closed Sundays, Mondays and public holidays, including Labour Day on Monday 5 October.
Spring tips
- Check opening hours and bookings before you go.
- Bring sun protection — spring sun can be strong.
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