Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens
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S 34° 59.214 E 138° 43.120
54H E 291772 N 6126031
Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens is situated below the summit of Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills.
Waymark Code: WM36D9
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/17/2008
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Established in 1952 and first opened to the public in 1977, the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is situated on 97 hectares on the eastern slopes of Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills east of Adelaide in South Australia.
The cooler, wetter location suits plants from temperate climates which are difficult to grow on the Adelaide Plains. Amongst the native Australian flora are cultivated plants from cool climates including Rhododendron and Magnolia, Ferns and the National Species Rose Collection. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is one of three gardens that comprise the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.
Entry Fees: None - ticketed parking
Number of Paid Staff: 30 - 40
Number of volunteers: 5 - 10
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