Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | Park

Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8641 9116

Address: 144 Stuart Highway 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.aalbg.sa.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 On Saturday we held a "Fun with Felt- Sewing Australia's Feathered Friends" session. We had a small but enthusiastic group of young ones & their families join in the creativity, led by the wonderful Emily. They enjoyed being outside on such a nice day & made some excellent little felt birds with the real birds singing around them!

23.01.2022 We love native Australian plants, especially when they are covered in beautiful flowers. We also love our many volunteers who help our garden shine. Here's one of our volunteers, Mandy, who brings the beauty of the Garden indoors by way of stunning floral arrangements for every table in our cafe. #aridlands #portaugusta #nativeplants #volunteers #seesouthaustralia

22.01.2022 Spotted this delicate little Thysanotus baueri (Fringed Lily) out at the Red Cliffs Lookout area here in the garden. Easy to walk right past without noticing them but so pretty, especially up close to see the detail.

22.01.2022 For those looking to purchase some beautiful (& tough) plants for their garden, here's our latest plant availability list (click on the link below) https://www.aalbg.org//Availability%20List%20October%20202 Plant pictured: Eremophila glabra tomentosa (Murchison Magic)

21.01.2022 Some interesting clouds today, framing the garden entrance beautifully. Thanks to Garden staff member Ryan for the great pic. #aridlands #portaugusta #seesouthaustralia @southaustralia

20.01.2022 Each month we put a Plant Availability List on our website to help keep you up to date with what's available for purchase. Sometimes it's useful to see some pictures too, so here's just a selection of plants available currently, in picture form.

19.01.2022 A BIG thank you to Rene from SA-UAVs who took these amazing drone shots over our Garden recently & allowed us to share them with you. It's brilliant seeing the garden from a different perspective, particularly with the all the lovely green from recent rains.

18.01.2022 Well, COVID-19 restrictions are changing again. So we will be re-opening the Garden Gates & Visitor Centre on MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER. Gates will open 7.30am - Sunset Visitor Centre will open 10am - 5pm (returning to normal opening time of 9am the following day). Cafe will initially open with a limited menu. Numbers inside the Cafe/Visitor Centre will be limited (1 person per 4 square metre rule & 1.5m spacing).... Cafe bookings highly recommended by calling 86419117 or 86419116. See more

17.01.2022 School holidays - We think they're best spent in the great outdoors. What are your favourite outdoor activities for the family (especially the kids)?

16.01.2022 As you're probably aware, COVID-19 restrictions have once again been tightened. For those of you planning on visiting us here at the Australian Arid lands Botanic Garden, here is an overview of what to expect: * Cafe area is restricted to a max of 26 people at any one time. * 40 people max in outside dining areas * 10 people max at one time in the Gift Shop * 15 people max at one time in Arid Explorers Garden shelter shed... * Adhere to 1.5m space rule ***CAFE BOOKINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - Ph: 86419117*** We thank you for your understanding. Let's look after each other & get through this. See more

15.01.2022 Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing......so get out there & enjoy it. #aridlands #portaugusta #seesouthaustralia #nature

13.01.2022 It's that time of year again.....Our Sunset Dinners are back. Lets get some friends together for a leisurely meal, enjoying the late afternoon light over the Garden. The dates are: Thursday 19th November, Thursday 26th November, Thursday 3rd December,... Thursday 10th December & Thursday 17th December. Bookings are essential, so call 86419117 early so you don't miss out. Tables can be booked between 6pm - 7.30pm. Here's the menu to provide a little temptation for you!! See more

12.01.2022 Our upcoming Sunset Dinners are proving to be very popular with bookings filling fast & all the December dates being fully booked already. As at midday today here are the available dates. Ensure you call & book a table so you don't miss out - Ph: 86419116 or 86419117.

12.01.2022 We may be stuck inside currently (here in SA anyway), so why not visit a South Australian National Park "virtually". This is probably something we should put in place for OUR Garden, but in the mean time....enjoy.

12.01.2022 Port Augusta has had an amazing 34mm of rain......our Garden will LOVE it!! How's it looking where you are?

11.01.2022 Here's one of our latest Corporate Members of the Friends of the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden - another great local business supporting us & our community. Thank you Port Augusta Ecomotel

11.01.2022 our plant sale area was temporarily closed for some maintenance.......but it is now re-opened & re-stocked ready for you to wander & select the perfect water-wise plants for your garden. We look forward to seeing you soon.

10.01.2022 This beautiful Eucalyptus torquata (Coral Gum) in the over-flow car park area of our Garden is really starting to show off its stunning colours.

06.01.2022 Still a few days to go.....get involved, its easy & fun!!

06.01.2022 The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard, no matter where your backyard might be whether it's a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, a farm, down by the beach, or the main street of town. All you need to take part is 20 minutes and your favourite outdoor space - you don't even have to leave home, making it the ultimate Covid-safe activity! As well as contributing to BirdLife Australia's knowledge of Aussie Birds, you will have the chance to win some great prizes! Head to the website and register as a Counter today. https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

06.01.2022 The RM Williams Outback Magazine has featured a story on our beautiful Garden, here's a link to a "snippet" of the article.....for the full article you'll need to get a copy of the magazine

05.01.2022 Looking for that special gift? It's hard to go past these stunning, hand-made beauties......made in regional South Australia. Call into the gift shop to check them out in person.

05.01.2022 School holidays are over......but there's still weekends!! Don't forget to book for this fun activity being held on Saturday. Phone 86419116 for bookings & queries.

05.01.2022 Love this, and very appropriate right now as it's time for the AUSSIE BACKYARD BIRD COUNT.....are you getting involved?