Name: The Seeds of Discovery: Exploring the State Herbarium
Start: 2026-10-08T10:30:00+1030
End: 2026-10-08T11:30:00+1030
Location: State Herbarium of South Australia, Adelaide Botanic Garden

Question 1

In the Garden - Getting to the event

Accepted Answer

EntryA staff member will meet at a designated location 10-minutes before the tour start time.The closest entry gates are the Conservatory Gate, accessed off of Plane Tree Drive, and the Hackney Gate, accessed of off Hackney Road.TramAdelaide Botanic Garden has a tram stop close to its Main Gate on North Terrace. The tram stop is called Botanic Gardens and it is approximately 100 metres from the entrance. Travelling by tram is free of charge in the city centre. Please visit Adelaide Metro for more information.  BusThe Garden can also be accessed by bus. Please check Adelaide Metro for bus services into the city. Already in the city? A free city connector bus stops on North Terrace and East Terrace, close to the Garden's Main Gate entrance on North Terrace.  Bikes and Scooters Bikes and scooters can be used to get to the Garden, but please note that they are not permitted inside the Garden for the safety and comfort of visitors.  Bike racks are available outside the Garden entrances. Please only walk your bike through the Garden. CarCar parking is available on Plane Tree Drive and Hackney Road (also accessed off Plane Tree Drive). Please see parking details below.  Please note that visitors are not permitted to drive their vehicles inside Adelaide Botanic Garden or onto Botanic Park.

Question 2

In the Garden - Parking

Accepted Answer

ParkingAll car parks are accessed off Hackney Road.Ticketed car parking is available on:Plane Tree Drive - use car parks here to enter via the Friends' Gate and Conservatory GateHackney Road - use car parks here to enter via the Hackney Gate, or to access the Goodman Building or State Herbarium. Car parks here are adjacent to the Rose Garden; take an immediate left as you enter Plane Tree Drive to access them. There is also a small car park immediately north of the National Wine Centre, also off Hackney Road.Our ticket machines are cashless and paperless - these machines will only accept credit or debit card payments. To use the machines, input your vehicle registration number plate into the machine when prompted, select the length of time you would like to park for and tap your credit/debit card. For instructions on accessing a receipt/tax invoice for your ticket, please click here.Parking fees apply from 8am - 10pm on Monday - Saturday.There is free parking on Sundays and public holidays.Accessible parking spaces are available within all 4-hour parking zones and are free of charge for people displaying a disability parking permit. For visits longer than 4 hours, permit holders are welcome to park in 10-hour bays, and can pay half the ticketed price for the duration of the stay.Find out more about parking at Adelaide Botanic Garden and Botanic Park.See the car parking map for more information on where to park and zones.All funds collected from ticketed parking are used to support conservation, education and horticulture at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.

Question 3

In the Garden - Toilets

Accepted Answer

You can find toilets at five locations across the garden. They all include accessible toilets and baby change tables:

Noel Lothian Hall, between the Rose Garden and Kitchen Garden (C6 map reference).

Schomburgk Pavilion, by Evergreen Deli, the Museum of Economic Botany and the Diggers Shop (D4 map reference).

Simpson Kiosk, by Botanic Lodge and Restaurant Botanic (C3 map reference)

Classgrounds, between the Friends' Gate and Conservatory Gate (A4 map reference, adjacent to Plane Tree Drive, Botanic Park). These include a Changing Places facility. You will require a mlak key to access these toilets.

Francis Arbor, to the west of the Garden (E3 map reference)

Question 4

In the Garden - Food and drink

Accepted Answer

There are some perfect spots for al-fresco dining in the Garden. Grab a coffee or lunch under the shade of an old oak tree at Botanic Lodge, relax with lunch next to the Mediterranean Garden at Evergreen Deli, or indulge in a fine dining experience at Restaurant Botanic. See more here.

Question 5

Accessibility - Accessibility

Accepted Answer

This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users or people with mobility challenges due to there being multiple stairs that are used during the tour.Entrances and pathwaysAdelaide Botanic Garden is wheelchair accessible from all entrance gates except for the Hackney Gate off Hackney Road due to its gradient. The Hackney Gate an alternative, paved path with a lower gradient which can be found north of the main path (in front of the State Herbarium)The Garden has paved and bitumen paths running throughout the Garden.  There are some areas that have gravel or sawdust pathways. Most of the Garden is flat, though there are some steep pathways leading to the Sunken Garden and Threatened Seed Orchard. BuildingsThe Goodman Building has wheelchair access via the front entrance, opened by request during workshops.The Museum of Economic Botany has wheelchair access and is a quiet space.The Bicentennial Conservatory has two pathways, one at ground level which is slightly undulating, and a raised boardwalk that weaves through the tree canopy. Assistance dogsAssistance dogs are welcome in the Garden.Food and drinkEvergreen Deli, Botanic Lodge and Restaurant Botanic all have ramp access.

Question 6

Accessibility - Access Guide

Accepted Answer

Access GuideIn collaboration with Access2Arts, we have developed a full Access Guide to help our visitors. The Access Guide can be viewed and downloaded from the link below and includes information on getting to the Garden, accessible transport and parking options and general information on our facilities, hospitality offerings and spaces. The Access Guide can be found here.