The sheltered, landscaped grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century.

It also has an increasing number of important conservation collections of Tasmanian plants and the world's only Subantarctic Plant House.

Prior to European settlement local Aboriginal tribes used the site, and traces of their occupation are still apparent. A number of historic structures, including two convict-built walls, date back to the Gardens' earliest days.

The Botanical Gardens Restaurant, in one of the loveliest locations for any restaurant in Tasmania, combines with an extensive program of activities and events as well as year-round displays combine to offer the visitor a great Tasmanian experience.

Master Classes

The Gardens are proud to present our new horticulture and living adult education programs, the Gardens Master Classes. They represent the beginnings of an exciting chapter for learning in the Gardens and have been developed with the needs of the community at their heart.

The new programs feature outstanding experiences with some of Tasmania’s leading specialists and professionals in their fields who provide engaging, informative and highly memorable learning experiences.

For more information on courses contact the RTBG now 6236 3057
Complete course guide Master Class Course Guide

Dates and time Course dates and times

Enrolment form Master Class Enrolment Form

RTBG Strategic Master Plan