About Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is a 14-hectare botanical garden located on the Queens Domain in Hobart, Tasmania, on the eastern shore of the Derwent River. Established in 1818, it is Australia's second-oldest botanical garden. It holds extensive cool-climate plant collections, including Tasmanian natives, a Subantarctic Plant House, Japanese Garden, and heritage features such as the Arthur Wall. It serves as a major scientific, conservation and recreational site near central Hobart.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore 14 hectares of landscaped gardens on the Derwent River foreshore, about 2 km from central Hobart. Expect themed collections including Tasmanian native plants, conifers, heritage roses, a Japanese Garden, herb garden, conservatory, lily pond and the climate-controlled Subantarctic Plant House. Historic structures include the 1829 Arthur Wall and Eardley Wilmot Wall. Sealed paths connect lawns, glasshouses and viewpoints, with a visitor centre, cafe, gift shop and picnic areas throughout.
Key highlights
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Subantarctic Plant House - Australia's only cold-climate glasshouse recreating subantarctic conditions
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Historic Arthur Wall (1829) and Eardley Wilmot Wall enclosing heritage gardens
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Conservatory and Lily Pond with seasonal floral displays
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Japanese Garden designed as a traditional strolling garden