From the tropics to the Arctic Circle, these gardens are full of colour, wildlife, scents, and, sometimes, spectacular views and great cafes, tooThe 250-hectare Arid Lands Botanical Garden on the coast in Port Augusta (three hours´ drive north of Adelaide) made for a wonderful visit. Not only is it free of charge, there is a cafe serving great fresh food and some fantastic Australian wine, too. The gardens are a joy to wander, with plenty of bird life, amphibians and lizards, and ideas on how to make a colourful garden using as little water as possible. There are six specialist gardens, views to the Flinders Range and grey mangroves, emu and turkey bushes plus very rare plants. It´s amazing how beautiful the edge of the outback can be. o Free, aalbg.sa.gov.au Anne Medcalf Continue reading...
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