Olive Pink Botanic Garden

Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870

Who would have thought nature would sprout beautifully in an arid area at Alice Springs? But Miss Olive Pink, artist and anthropologist, erected a garden that would later be named after her. Olive Pink Botanic Garden have a total of 1800 native plants residing in the garden; all of which have serial numbers recorded in a computer database for safekeeping of information. What's unique about these plants is that they have been cultivated to survive the desert setting of Alice Springs in a 16 hectares of land! Visitors can find relaxation among the shrubs and trees, or stride along the reserve and venture up to Meyer's Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the town. Bean Tree Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon teas perfect to calm the senses while in Alice Springs.