Smellanie is in bloom! We will open at 7.00pm for our evening viewing. The queue will close at 10pm. Find our visitor information here. Due to an Extreme Fire Danger warning, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden will be closed on Saturday 24 January.
Self-guided trails are a free way to explore a botanic garden at your own pace.
Self-paced with no time limit for schools.
No cost.
Booking is still required (minimum 1-weeks' notice)
The teacher making the booking will be sent a Trail Teacher Resource to guide students through the educational trail of their choice *You can request a maximum of 3 self-guided resources per class booking
What trails are on offer?
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Aboriginal Plant Use
Aboriginal Science and Sustainability
Ancient Egypt*
Food, Glorious Food!
Plant Adaptations
Rainforest Explorer
Sensory and Wellbeing trail
Wetland Experience
*Some stops on the trail are set in the Museum of Economic Botany, which is open every day from 10am to 4pm.
For all Education program enquiries, including planning a visit or future bookings, please contact the Education Team at DEWBGSchools@sa.gov.au or call (08) 8222 9343.