Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Escape the city without leaving it at Adelaide Botanic Garden, a 50-hectare green oasis at the eastern end of Adelaide’s CBD. With landscaped gardens, Australian native plants, historic architecture, peaceful lakes and striking glasshouses, it is one of Adelaide’s best places for a relaxing walk, picnic or slower day of sightseeing. Entry is free, making it an easy addition to any Adelaide stay.

The Garden sits close to North Terrace and attractions including the National Wine Centre, Art Gallery of South Australia and South Australian Museum. Getting there from Toms Court Hotel is particularly easy, with a free tram stop directly outside the hotel on King William Street and a Botanic Gardens tram stop approximately 100 metres from the Garden’s main entrance.

What To Experience

Explore the Bicentennial Conservatory

Step inside a spectacular rainforest filled with tropical plants and towering palms.

Wander the Botanical Collections

Discover Australian natives, forests, gardens and plants from around the world.

Visit the Museum of Economic Botany

Explore one of Adelaide’s hidden cultural gems, with free entry inside the Garden.

Slow Down Among the Gardens

Wander the pathways, relax beside the water or find a quiet spot surrounded by nature.

FAQs

  • Yes. A free city tram stop is located directly outside Toms Court Hotel on King William Street. Guests can board the tram near the hotel and travel through the CBD to the Botanic Gardens tram stop, which is approximately 100 metres from the Garden’s main North Terrace entrance. Tram travel on this route is within Adelaide’s free city tram zone, so guests do not need to purchase a ticket

  • Yes. In addition to the tram outside the hotel, guests have access to Adelaide’s free City Connector bus service. The nearby stop is F1 on Halifax Street, with routes 98A and 98C connecting locations around Adelaide and North Adelaide. The City Connector also stops on North Terrace and East Terrace close to Adelaide Botanic Garden.

  • Toms Court Hotel is approximately 1.6 kilometres from Adelaide Botanic Garden, making it convenient to reach by free tram, City Connector bus or on foot.

  • Yes. Entry to Adelaide Botanic Garden is free, including entry to the Museum of Economic Botany. Some special events or exhibitions held throughout the year may require tickets.