Visitor Information

• How to get here

  The Gardens are located on the Queens Domain approximately 2 km from the heart of Hobart

• Opening Hours

  The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are open 7 days a week, 365 days a years.

• Visitor Map

  The visitor map shows key features, attractions and facilities at the Gardens in an artistic and easy to read format.

• Facilities

  The Gardens is well-equipped with Wheel chairs are available on request, toilets including disabled facilities and wireless internet access.

• Disability Access Map and Information

  Disability Access Map and Information including Accessible Entrance Points:, Disability Access Toilets and Parking.

• Gardens now a 'Wireless Hotspot'

  Visitors to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are able to surf the internet and check their email, thanks the establishment of a Telstra Bigpond Wireless Hotspot within the Gardens.

• Visitor Centre

  The Gardens' Visitor Centre offers facilities and Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre and Restaurantservices to make your visit even more enjoyable.

• Self-guided Walks

  Walks covering special areas of interest that you can take yourself.

• Podcasts

  We will add various Podcast walks covering special areas of interest that you can take yourself.

• Fact Sheets

  Find out about a wide range of gardening and botanical subjects through our displays, interpretations and fact sheets.

• Photography in the Gardens

  Indulge your passion for photography (conditions apply for commercial and wedding photography).

• The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act

  All visitors and activities within the Gardens are subject to and must comply with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Where is Peter Cundall's Vegie Garden?, Can we get married in the Gardens?, Is there a sheltered area where groups can meet?

To ensure the Gardens is a pleasant place for all, please do not

• Ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters or roller blades (wheelchairs excepted)
• Play ball games of any sort
• Litter - please put your rubbish into the bins
• Climb or swing on trees
• Walk on garden beds
• Pick flowers or take cuttings
• Light fires (including gas barbecues)
• Make excessive noise or disrupt the tranquillity of the Gardens.

Pets (other than guide dogs in harness) are not permitted in the Gardens.

Children must be supervised at all times.

All visitors and activities within the Gardens are subject to and must comply with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002.