Waite Historic Precinct

waite historic precinct

Located on the Adelaide University Waite Campus, the Waite Historic Precinct sits on land bequeathed by Peter Waite to our foundational University of Adelaide in 1914.

The Waite Historic Precinct incorporates the internationally renowned Waite Arboretum, Waite Conservation Reserve and the Urrbrae House Historic Precinct.

Key areas of focus:

Urrbrae House Historic Precinct

An accredited museum and one of South Australia's most historically significant houses.

Urrbrae House Gardens

Surrounding Urrbrae House, the gardens incorporate the 20th Century Rose Garden, the Sensory Garden, Coach House Garden, Garden of Discovery and our First Nations Food Garden.

Waite Arboretum

Occupying 25 hectares and containing more than 2,300 trees all growing under natural rainfall.

Waite Conservation Reserve

Located in the Adelaide Hills face area, comprises 121 hectares, of which 110 hectares are under Heritage Agreement.

Visitor information

Useful information for visitors to Waite Arboretum, Waite Conservation Reserve and the Urrbrae House Historic Precinct.

What's on

Please see What's On for opening times, upcoming events and tours.

Please note that Urrbrae House may be closed to the public on occasions for University activities.

The house and gardens may be closed on days of extreme heat and/or fire danger. Check our What's On page for relevant updates. 

Get involved

Become a part of the Waite Historic Precinct community and join us as a volunteer or as part of our Friend's Associations. 

Contact us

Waite Historic Precinct

Telephone

(08) 8313 7497

Email

urrbraehouse@adelaide.edu.au