aloevera Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Adelaide is gorgeous right now - I have just discovered Mount Lofty Botanic Garden up in the Adelaide hills and have made exploring the garden a Sunday ritual To quote from the garden pamphlet " Whether you are out for a leisury stroll or a more vigorous trek, there is always something new to discover at the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Meander along the multitude of paths that sprawl across 97 hectares - with a surprise awaiting you around every corner. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is dedicated to the cultivation and display of the world's coolest climate plants, which thrive in the Adelaide Hills environment. Immerse yourself in their spectacular colour, rich aromas and amazing diversity."For those of you from Cape Town who are missing your Kirstenbosch walks, I cannot recommend this garden with it's network of hillside gullies highly enough.Have attached a pic taken 2 weeks ago in the garden with a view looking out toward the east....the autumn colours are breathtaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicciG Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wow!! Beautiful! Will definitely put this on our itinerary! I must agree, Autumn in Adelaide is absolutely breathtaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Vdm Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Oh my gosh! It looks like a oil painting - it's absolutely stunning!!Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Oh my, I feel a longing nostalgia as if I should be there ~ just LOVE being out in nature and with all that beauty it must be a heavenly experience !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloevera Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Alida - The garden instills a sense of nostalgia in me too (something I can't explain) - it has become my space for quiet reflection & contemplation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Right Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Stunning! Thanks for the post, I can't wait anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodwik Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 See everyone, Australia is not just miles of blue gums! I can't wait, except I'll be getting there in the dead of winter. In fact, one difference I noticed is that Oz has a proper ecosystem around gum trees. I got out the car on a back road in the hills an noticed all sorts of crickets, birds and other goggas in the forests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyT Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi "Aloevera"Have you entered the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens through the "bottom" entrance, at the lower end where the dam is - on the Picadilly side :)??Beautiful part of the Adelaide Hills and so stunningly beautiful at this time of the year.Enjoy!Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloevera Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Hi MannyI catch the bus from the city - and then hop on the connecting bus from the 'park and ride' so I enter at the top entrance.However, I leave through the bottom entrance and walk back all along the road to the bus stop back to town...it's about a 30 min walk. It is indeed a beautiful area, I especially like the road leading off the bottom entrance with it's pretty houses and gardens...Attached is pic of part of a lovely little cottage and garden near the bottom entrance of the Botanic Garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnie Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 WOW - dit is STUNNING!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & Martin Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I so want to see it for myself! Almost will. That is really beautifull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 The Adelaide Hills . . . . . . it takes a lot of beating to get a prettier spot than here, especially at this time of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltonest Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 It's stunning right now with all the rain we had during summer!We passed through there last week on our way to the Gorge (koala time!)Plenty of great scenery and places to visit, and it's safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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