Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Port Augusta that spreads across a large area and features plants from low-rainfall regions. The grounds offer views of Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges.

The garden was established in 1996 after a parks superintendent in Port Augusta proposed the idea some years earlier. This initiative grew from a desire to preserve and display the plants of dry regions.

The garden displays native Australian plants adapted to heat and drought, including many species that naturally grow in this region. These collections help visitors understand how plants survive in dry climates.

The site is accessible daily and can be explored on walking trails, with some areas wheelchair-accessible. Plan for enough time to cross the large site and see different sections.

A boardwalk leads to mangrove forests and salt marshes along Spencer Gulf, where visitors can spot various bird species. This coastal area offers contrast to the dry plant collections in the main garden.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1996

GPS coordinates: -32.46160,137.74300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08