Burra Districts Open Gardens and Spring Garden Expo

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Fri 19 Oct 2018 - Sun 21 Oct 2018

This annual event is on a little earlier this year. Held over the third weekend of October, there will be many Spring themed events of over the weekend to keep you occupied. Head to Burra for a day trip or make a weekend of it.


Burra is located 162 kms north of Adelaide and takes 2 hours to get there. Burra has plenty of accommodation options such as a caravan park, a motel, B&B's in heritage cottages and the self-catering Paxton Square cottages.



Burra has unique growing conditions. Plants that grow in the Adelaide hills and plains will not survive here. Locals have learned what suits the district and have adapted dry climate plants that need low water. An example is at My Bryan, where you can meet a couple who are growing Eremophilas purchased from the Inland Garden at Port Augusta.

In all, there are 10 gardens to explore on your ticket of only $10 for the open gardens, which includes a booklet with a map. Other events over the weekend include the Garden Expo held in the Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday.

On Friday night, the Art Gallery will have special guest Sophie Thompson presenting a lecture on how to save the world with gardening. She will also open a new garden-themed art exhibition in the gallery. Tickets are $30 with and nibbles and champagne. On the weekend, you can hear other guest speakers at the Garden Expo at the Town Hall, including Angela Smallacombe from ABC Radio 639. For all program details and information, see the website here .



Burra has plenty of cafes and local things to see and do to make you visit a fun day. The supermarket closes at lunchtime on the Saturday, so take any supplies you need with you.



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