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Description
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens is a 16-hectare botanic garden in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia, specialising in plants native to the arid central Australian region.
The Gardens are a great first place to visit in Alice Springs. The site are famous for their Western Bowerbirds which have impressive bowers located in the gardens right near the car park.
Other species that can be observed here include Grey-headed Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, Red-browed Pardalote, Grey-crowned Babbler and occasionally Red-backed Kingfisher.
Details
Access
The Gardens are located just east of central Alice Springs. The entrance road is accessed just off Tuncks Road. Press P on the map to access Google mapping. Admission is free, open hours: 7 days a week, 8am to 6pm.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushesConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year round , WinterBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
This site offers great views over the town. Note that the walk outlined on the map is only a selection of the walks available here.
Links
- OPBG is an eBird hotspot.
- Wikipedia entry.
- Tracks Birding guide to birding around Alice Springs.
- OPBG website.