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The Bicentennial Conservatory will be closed all day Monday & Tuesday due to extreme heat. Smellanie no longer smells and has started to collapse. Find our visitor information here. Due to the extreme heat forecast Mount Lofty Botanic Garden will be closed on Tuesday 27 January. 
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Noel Lothian Viewing Platform


Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Lofty Botanic Garden from the Noel Lothian Viewing Platform.

Located near the car park at the lower entrance of the Garden, the accessible space gives visitors the opportunity to picnic at the table, or simply take in the scenic views.

The viewing platform is home to a commemorative plaque in dedication of Noel Lothian, who was the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium's Director responsible for establishing and developing Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.

Find out more about the history of this iconic Adelaide Hills Garden here.