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Commanding
superb views of the spectacular and ancient Flinders Ranges, the Australian
Arid Lands Botanic Garden showcases a range of arid zone environments
within an area of more than 200 hectares.
Also featured are special conservation areas
where the natural flora can be enjoyed, an extensive network of meandering walking tracks and
an Eremophila garden with possibly the largest collection of this genus anyhwere.
Relax with a refreshing drink and delicious
homemade fare in the award- winning Visitor Centre and witness the ever changing play of light
on the beautiful Flinders Ranges. Or browse over the extensive selection of Australian-made items
in the gift shop, and be intrigued by what you’ll discover in our interpretative display
about arid Australia.
 You
may also like to view the displays in the WMC Herbarium - Meeting Room, which was opened in 1998
and is available to groups for meetings and conferences.
Opened in 1996, the Garden provides a national
focus for arid-zone ecosystem conservation and promotes its economic importance for Australia.
It also aims to increase both popular and scientific understanding of the arid-zone environment
as most Australians live in densely populated coastal regions and few are familiar with the unique
plant and animal life which flourishes in arid Australia.
Photo: John Zwar
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In the past, this lack of knowledge gave rise
to non-sustainable farming practises, extensive vegetation clearance and inappropriate development,
resulting in widespread land degradation and the extinction of many plant and animal species.
But degraded land can be restored and productivity
become sustainable. And we can learn about and conserve the remaining genetic diversity of arid
Australia’s native plant and animal species and their ecosystems. This is what is happening
at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the Australian
Arid Lands Botanic Garden and we look forward to welcoming you again and again, because progress
in the Garden will provide new things to see on every visit!
Our friendly staff will provide you with
everything you need to make your visit truly memorable, and they can offer advice on other notable
attractions in the region.
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Entry to the Garden
is free.
Garden opening hours:
7.30am till sunset, 7 days per week
Visitor Centre & Café:
9.00am to 5pm Mon - Fri
10am to 4pm on weekends
Closed on Christmas Day
Contact Visitor Services for group bookings.
Take a
GUIDED TOUR
conducted
Monday to Friday
11.00 am - during April - October
09.30 am - during November - March
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins
Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
1.4km along the Stuart Highway, Port Augusta
Large group bookings at other times
by appointment only
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AALBG Visitor Centre
Photo J. Zwar |
AALBG Courtyard and Courtyard Entry
Gate
Photo J. Zwar
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A project of The Corporation of the City
of Port Augusta
Proudly supported by:
Photography by John Zwar and Adelaide Impact, A. Bruzzone, P.
Dobre
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