Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - Upper Car Park
Mawson Drive, Crafers SA 5152
Free parking conditions
Free
Free only on Sundays and public holidays. Monday-Saturday rate is $2.50/hour or a $6.50 flat fee for the day. Cashless ticket machines, card only, no cash accepted.
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - Upper Car Park is in Crafers, Adelaide Hills, Adelaide. Free. The rules below come from the operator’s own car park page.
How it becomes free or discounted
Free
Free only on Sundays and public holidays. Monday-Saturday rate is $2.50/hour or a $6.50 flat fee for the day. Cashless ticket machines, card only, no cash accepted.
Rates and the car park itself
- Hours
- 8:30am-4:00pm most of the year, later on weekends/public holidays in daylight saving; open every day including public holidays
Eligible: Anyone, no registration required, but only free on Sundays and public holidays
Operated by the Botanic Gardens of South Australia. Accessed via Mawson Drive; 3 accessible bays.
“Sundays & Public Holidays Free”
Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ
What are the parking hours at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - Upper Car Park?
8:30am-4:00pm most of the year, later on weekends/public holidays in daylight saving; open every day including public holidays