Popular Gardens in South Australia

"This park in the heart of Adelaide’s downtown is a place where people can relax for a few moments, take some time out or have a cafe in the amid the vegetation. Covering over 50 hectares, the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is the biggest greenhouse in the southern hemisphere. The park host many events such as festivals and concerts all year long."

"The new and accessible nature playspace at Wittunga Botanic Garden is the perfect spot for kids to learn and play at the same time. The playspace was designed in collaboration with students from Blackwood Primary School. It includes a ribbed frog where children can experiment with music, a log scramble so they can hone in on gross motor skills, an in-ground wheelchair trampoline for children with accessibility needs and a rock mound complete with a play tunnel for kids to get an elevated view across the garden."

"Wittunga Botanic Garden is a little-known park in the suburbs. While it’s not as popular as the Mount Lofty or Botanic Gardens, there’s a peaceful tranquility here that’s hard to find elsewhere. Wittunga has a huge variety of native birds and animal life that are attracted to the indigenous flora."

"If you don’t know Sir Hans Heysen, then why not get acquainted by visiting his home. One of Australia’s most noted landscape artists, the historic house-come-gallery-museum is set upon 60-hectares of scenic land, just outside of Hahndorf, and holds some 200 original works. 68 Heysen Road, Hahndorf"

"If you’re planning on also having your ceremony in Veale Gardens, then you will need a permit from the council, but if you’re just looking to have your photo shoot done, then no such permission is needed. Located in the southern park lands, Veale Gardens boasts beautifully manicured lawns and a man made river sweeping through the whole garden area. There are a number of different rock pools that also make for a great setting for wedding photography."

"Hidden amidst the inner Adelaide suburb of Stepney, Little Bang Brewing has everything Adelaidians could ask for in a brewery fit for your next craft-beer drinking session. Its large open-air courtyard is perfect for a sunny day or a starry night. With beers including their debut brew the 10.1% ABV Galactopus, Little Bang Brewing Co.’s range is equally extensive as it is enticing."

"Something to discuss as you sip into a Geezer Pleaser bitter or Naked Objector IPA at this surprising little brewery in suburban Stepney. It's a warehouse set-up, with a sunny beer..."

"Leaving the town on Lobethal, link up with the Onkaparinga Valley Road as it will lead you straight to Left Barrel Brewing’s taproom. Here you'll find Brad Bown and his farmhouse-inspired beers within a small shopping complex. Brad’s point of difference is his love of the unconventional yeast strains and bacteria, often experimenting with the likes of Norwegian yeast kviek, Brettanomyces, lactobacillus and pediococcus."

"Renowned as one of Adelaide’s original microbreweries, from a rental property’s shed in the Barossa Valley, to a large warehouse in Royal Park, Big Shed Brewing Concern has certainly come a long way. Creating an array of weird but wonderfully named and tasty craft beers expect everything from the F-Yeah American Pale Ale, Californiacator West Coast IPA and Frankenbrown American Brown Ale amongst many more. Under the guidance of the Big Shed Brewing Concern team, for your visit we’d recommend partaking in the Ultimate Brewday Experience where you can get down and dirty lugging hoses, taking samples and understanding the hands-on nature of the job."

"In the snoozy beach 'burb of Largs Bay, 5km north of Port Adelaide, is this gorgeous, 130-year-old, three-storey wedding-cake hotel with sky-high ceilings, big beds, taupe-and-chocolate colours and..."

"Your final stop is as good a place as any in SA to restock your fridges at home. Hook up with Waverley Ridge Road, which soon turns into Sheoak Road, and after about nine kilometres you'll reach Belair Fine Wines. If you were after a quality vino or artisan spirit, this shop would have you covered, but we're here for the "Great Wall Of Beer"."

"Leaving the town on Lobethal, link up with the Onkaparinga Valley Road as it will lead you straight to Left Barrel Brewing’s taproom. Here you'll find Brad Bown and his farmhouse-inspired beers within a small shopping complex. Brad’s point of difference is his love of the unconventional yeast strains and bacteria, often experimenting with the likes of Norwegian yeast kviek, Brettanomyces, lactobacillus and pediococcus."