Hobart - Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (13.5ha) were originally laid out in 1818. Among their principal attractions are the tropical house, the fern house, the rose garden, a water lily pool, a rock garden with native Australian plants, a herb garden, a Japanese garden and a flower clock. There is also an observatory in the grounds.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Things to See

Antipodean Voyage Fountain

The Antipodean Voyage Fountain or French Memorial Fountain (1972) was carved by the Tasmanian sculptor Stephen Walker from the weather-resistant wood of the Huon pine. It commemorates the French expedition which surveyed Tasmanian waters in the 1770s.

Arthur Wall

The Arthur Wall was built in 1829, with a heating system for tropical plants.

Address

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Queens Domain
Hobart, TAS 7000
Australia

http://www.rtbg.tas.gov.au

Hours

April 1 to April 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

May 1 to August 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

September 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

October 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30

Tips

Admission by donation - $2.00 suggested

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service