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The Wittunga Botanic Garden, located in Blackwood, south of Adelaide, covers an area of 14 hectares and celebrates the close relationship between South African and Australian shrub and tree species. The basic garden was established in 1902 by Edwin Ashby. His son Keith donated it to the State in 1965, and it was officially opened to the public in 1975. The main features of the Garden are the original homestead in the north-east corner, the central main lake, and the smaller southern billabong. The garden is divided into various sections, as indicated on the map. Expect a rousing frog chorus at the southern end of the billabong. ‘Fynbos’ is the South African name for the diverse heathlands in the Cape region of South Africa, and many ericas can be found here and nearby. Other areas contain fine displays of banksias, hakeas and myrtles. An informative Visitor Pocket Guide and Map is freely available at the Garden. The paths through the garden are not level, but they do provide gentle grades and easy access. |