Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

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Community Food Garden
Japanese Gardens
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About

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Australia's premier cool climate garden, offering travellers a peaceful pause only minutes from the heart of Hobart.

Established over 200 years ago, this 14-hectare site includes many unique collections that can be viewed in a relaxed stroll across 2 hours. Visitors can explore displays of Tasmanian flora, featuring rare and threatened species, and see unusual specimens of sub-Antarctic plants. A collection of mature conifer trees, planted in the 19th century, provide a majestic canopy above a Victorian-era lily pond. A traditionally-styled Japanese Garden, herbaceous perennial border, and sandstone conservatory provide year-round delight.

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are open daily year-round. Located at Lower Domain Rd, Queens Domain, Hobart, they are only a 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk from the city centre. Ample free parking is available.

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Reviews & Ratings

Nerida Kingsford

Nerida Kingsford

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We visited the Royal Botanical Gardens at Hobart twice this week, on Sunday 14 June and Wednesday 17 June 2026. As I’m in a wheelchair, there was a wheelchair accessible path to some of the gardens. The disabled parking bays are directly at the front entry gates. The front entry gates are exquisite. The gardens are spectacular with many fine large tree specimens and the rainforest section is spectacular. The beautiful Lucilia was in bloom which has a very sweet and intoxicating smell. It was sublime and the flowers were gorgeous too ♥️ Unfortunately, the conservatory was closed for renovation. The Japanese Garden was beautiful but wasn’t wheelchair accessible. The Botanical Shop, kiosk and restaurant are definitely worth visiting too. The view from the restaurant foyer over the river is gorgeous. The Royal Botanical Gardens are a definitely worth a visit or two. Thank you for an enjoyable afternoon and morning. Nerida and Robert Kingsford 18/06/26

Price range

From $0 To $30 per person

Where you'll be

11 Lower Domain Road

Hobart TAS 7000