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The best free things to do in the Adelaide Hills
Big days, no budget

The best free things to do in the Adelaide Hills

Some of the finest experiences in the Adelaide Hills cost nothing at all — gardens, lookouts, heritage streets and bush trails. Here's how to fill a day for free.

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    Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
    Stirling

    Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

    Free entry to one of Australia's great cool-climate gardens.

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  2. 2
    Mount Lofty Summit
    Stirling

    Mount Lofty Summit

    The Hills' most famous view, free to all.

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  3. 3
    Morialta Conservation Park
    Crafers

    Morialta Conservation Park

    Waterfall and gorge walks at no cost.

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  4. 4
    Hahndorf Walking Trail
    Hahndorf

    Hahndorf Walking Trail

    An easy creekside loop behind the famous village.

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  5. 5
    Pulpit Rock Lookout
    Gumeracha

    Pulpit Rock Lookout

    A dramatic free lookout on the Gorge Road.

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  6. 6
    Stangate House and Garden
    Aldgate

    Stangate House and Garden

    Heritage gardens famed for their camellias.

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    Laratinga Wetlands
    Mount Barker

    Laratinga Wetlands

    Boardwalks and birdlife on the edge of Mount Barker.

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    Wotton Park / Stirling Gardens
    Stirling

    Wotton Park / Stirling Gardens

    Spectacular autumn colour in a free public garden.

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    Woodside Heritage Walk
    Woodside

    Woodside Heritage Walk

    A self-guided wander through historic Woodside.

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