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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, Adelaide Hills

No Comments »22nd March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, Plants

Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

With plenty of lawn areas and picnic tables, Wittunga Botanic Gardens are an ideal place to relax. On my visit late last year I had a picnic lunch in the shade of one of the lovely eucalypt trees prominent in the gardens. Unfortunately I ate alone; my wife was unable to come with me on this occasion.

After lunch I strolled around some of the gardens trying to photograph some of the local birds. They were being shy and I didn’t see many. So I managed some lovely shots of trees, plants and flowers instead.

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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

No Comments »19th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Mt Lofty Ranges, Parks and Gardens, Plants

Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

On my visit to the Wittunga Botanic Gardens late last year I enjoyed strolling around the various paths taking photos of the garden beds, the plants that were flowering and looking for birds to photograph. Sadly I didn’t see many birds; this is usually a good birding spot.

Never mind. I really enjoyed the wonderful spring day with a gentle breeze. Look back over recent days where I shared more photos, and stay tuned for more in the coming days.

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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

No Comments »18th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, Plants

Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

Late last year I had an appointment in Blackwood, a suburb in the Adelaide Hills. After my appointment I had a picnic lunch in the beautiful Wittunga Botanic Gardens just a few minutes’ drive from where I had my appointment.

After my lunch I went on a stroll through the gardens with my camera. Many plants were in flower and I was able to get some beautiful shots. I’ll share these in the coming days.

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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

Wittunga Botanic Gardens

1 Comment »17th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Plants, South Australia

Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

My wife and I enjoy visiting the various botanic gardens we come across in our travels. She enjoys looking at the plants, especially the Australian native plants, and well maintained gardens are excellent places to see our wonderful array of native birds. One of our local gardens where we enjoy visiting is the Wittunga Botanic Gardens in Blackwood, a suburb of Adelaide. It is about a 40 minute drive from our home.

Over the next few days I will share some of the photos I took on a brief visit late last year.

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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia

No Comments »15th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, South Australia

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia

Last spring we visited the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. This was after attending a food fair in a suburb a few minutes to the east. After our pleasant stroll through the gardens we stopped for a cuppa and picnic in Botanic Park. This open public area is between the gardens and the Adelaide Zoo.

Botanic Park is popular with families having picnics, for playing simple games with children and generally having a relaxing time. Throughout the year some major festivals utilise the area for displays, musical presentations and even drama. Today I share some lovely photos taken while we were have our picnic.

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia