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Inala Jurassic Garden and Nature Museum
4.5
123 reviewsAbout
Inala Jurassic Garden is a beautiful garden on South Bruny Island which highlights the Gondwanan connections of a range of living plant families whose ancient ancestors thrived in the Jurassic period when the Gondwanan Supercontinent started splitting apart (about 185 million years ago) to form the southern land masses that we now know as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and New Caledonia.
Designed across five acres of gently undulating land and accessed by a winding, wheelchair-friendly path, the Garden gives an insight into the ancient connections of species, planted in family groups to demonstrate the similarities between species that are now found in these geographically-distant countries.
Over 750 species comprising over 50 plant families are represented in the garden and demonstrate current distributions of species by vicariance and dispersal. Each specimen is fully labelled with a catalogue number, family name, botanical name and common name and location of wild origin and interpretation signs for each family are located around the garden.
There are strong connections between the Nature Museum and Jurassic Garden, with many of the ancient fossils on display also featuring as living versions just outside in the Garden.
Whether you are a keen botanist, are interested in the Gondwana continent or simply enjoy a walk in a beautiful interesting garden, you will find much to enjoy in the Inala Jurassic Garden.
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Qi
Google review
An absolute paradise for bird photographers! We visited in March 2026 and practically had the entire garden to ourselves. It was incredibly peaceful and uncrowded, allowing for some uninterrupted shooting. There is an abundance of birdlife here—if you are into bird photography, definitely allocate a generous amount of time to explore. Highly recommended!
Grace Chen
Google review
A Hidden Gem for Nature Lovers and History Buffs! If you are visiting Bruny Island, Inala is an absolute must-see place. It is a place full of treasures, combining a botanical masterpiece and a nature museum. Inala is a dedicated nature reserve, and the birdlife is extraordinary. The plants and the collection of fossils, shells, and minerals are world-class. Everything is meticulously labeled, making it a dream for anyone with even a passing interest in gardening, botany, or marine biology.
Catriona McVEIGH
Google review
Visited yesterday with family including teenagers. We all thoroughly enjoyed the variety of plants and the interesting fossil and mineral collection. Lots of beautiful birds and were lucky enough to spot a white goshawk.
sandie williams
Google review
I was hoping to see the pardalote bird but it probably requires more skill and a guide . It was great to see such a collection of plants from Gondwanaland featuring plants from Australia, South America, South Africa . It was lovely to see Australian banksias in flower . the gardens were delightful I was especially thrilled that the South African proteas were in bloom as it was Early November and there were so many varieties . I loved watching the bumblebees snuggling into the fluffy proteas looking for nectar . The museum was interesting as well as having a great gift shop .
Keane Wee
Google review
This place is a one of a kind garden on the island. When I arrived, I was greeted by a friendly worker who told me a little bit about the garden and the owner with his collection in the museum. It was raining to the day prior so the grass was wet which affected my jeans and boots - but don’t let that stop you from having an amazing time. As I walked around the place, I breathed in the fresh air, studied the plants & their fun facts, and took many pictures of the place. I would definitely come back if I was in Bruny Island again!
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Where you'll be
320 Cloudy Bay Road
South Bruny TAS 7150