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Situated in the Northern Territory Olive Pink Botanic Garden which is near the centre of Alice Springs, adjoins the Todd River. Named after Miss Olive Muriel Pink (1884-1975), the garden was founded in 1956 by herself. This botanic garden was opened to the public in 1985. Though initial growth as a botanical garden was made by Miss Pink herself along with her gardener named Johnny Jambijimba Yannarilyi, however, later in the early 1980's the populace saw an increased development with the establishment of irrigation and the building of a tourist centre, completed in 1985. Miss Pink lived within the premises of the garden until her death. You can view over 300 of Central Australia's plant species within this 16 hectare garden with a lot of in areas of replicated locale that reflect their natural occurrence. These habitats consist of a mulga woodland, a desert sand dune system, a creek floodout and a rocky waterhole. The large rocky hills that carry naturally occurring vegetation are located above these. The Botanic Garden is the most developed dry region garden in Australia. Here you will find a number of rare and relict species. Complete plant labeling is a much appreciated feature with individual plant records. The endeavor of the garden is to amplify admiration of Australia's arid zone flora through maintenance and education in leisure surroundings.
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