Name: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Start: 2026-12-31T10:00:00+1030
End: 2026-12-31T16:00:00+1030
Location: Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden

Question 1

In the Garden - Getting to the Bicentennial Conservatory

Accepted Answer

EntryPlease enter via the Southern entrance of the Bicentennial Conservatory. 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. Please refer to the map under the 'Location' drop down menu for entrance locations and directions via Google Maps.

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 - Access in the Bicentennial Conservatory

Accepted Answer

Adelaide Botanic Garden is wheelchair accessible from all entrance gates except for the Hackney Gate off Hackney Road due to its gradient. 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. The Bicentennial Conservatory has two pathways, one paved at ground level which is slightly undulating, and a raised boardwalk that weaves through the tree canopy. These walkways are low gradient slops, and will take you on a trail that is about 200m in length. Both walkways have full wheelchair access. As this is a Rainforest environment, please be aware that there may be moisture in the air and on the paths depending on the weather and can sometimes cause the pathways to be slippery.

Question 6

Accessibility - Audio Descriptions

Accepted Answer

These audio files feature personal descriptions of some of the images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Question 7

Accessibility - Access Guide

Accepted Answer

In 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.

Question 8

Accessibility - Wheelchair hire

Accepted Answer

Wheelchairs are available to hire from reception in the Goodman Building on Hackney Road, seven days a week, including public holidays. To use these, please pre-book them ahead of your visit.To reserve a wheelchair over the weekend bookings must be made before 3pm on Friday, with the date and time you would like to hire the wheelchair for that weekend. We will get back in touch to confirm if it is available and give instructions on collecting and returning it.For more information or to book a wheelchair please call 08 8222 9311 or e-mail botanicgardens@sa.gov.au.

Question 9

Refunds & Closures - Refund Policy

Accepted Answer

Refunds are only available up to 1-day prior to the event start time. Buyers can action a self-service refund or cancellation using the Manage Order button on their order confirmation email, or by requesting a refund via Contact Host.Please note that refunds and enquiries will be responded to during standard business hours. Please email botanic.exhibitions@sa.gov.au for further consideration.

Question 10

Refunds & Closures - Heat Policy

Accepted Answer

Please note that the Bicentennial Conservatory will close at 2pm on days when the weather is forecast to reach 36 degrees Centigrade, for the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. When the forecast temperature is 40 degrees or higher the Bicentennial Conservatory will not open all day.If this impacts your planned visit, please email botanic.exhibitions@sa.gov.au for ticketing enquiries.