Welcome to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

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Find out about our special events and activities

How to get here and what you need to know to make your visit enjoyable

Come to a class, dine in our restaurant, experience our Visitor Centre, hire a venue or ask an expert

Visit our special gardens and collections, including our extensive Tasmanian native collections

Young people are welcome at the Gardens. Find out about our special attractions and activities for children

The Friends are a committed group of people who work to support and assist the Gardens through voluntary work, activities and fundraising

Discover our rich and fasinating history, and learn how we're planning for the future

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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.

New Project

Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre

The Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre (often referred to as the 'Seed Bank') is an exciting new project located in a purpose-built laboratory at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

It is part of a coordinated international program and aims to ensure the long-term security and conservation of Tasmania's unique native plant species.

Find out more here.

New Attraction

Rain Garden

The Rain Garden at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is a display feature demonstrating innovative and environmentally sensitive ways of reducing the damaging effects of urban storm water runoff on the environment.

This small-scale example of a storm water treatment/detention system incorporates the latest trends in the Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD).

It shows that such features can be incorporated into attractive landscape designs that will fit into a variety of urban settings. The Rain Garden also forms part of the Gardens' commitment to water conservation.

Find out more here.

Details on all our current and upcoming events, plus the latest news can be found under What's On.

Upcoming Events

CONVICT BRICKS, CONIFERS AND CABBAGES

Friday 28 April, 10am to 11am

Join our knowledgeable guides and delve into some history as part of the Tasmanian Heritage Festival.

To find out more, click here.

Mother's Day

Sunday 14 May

Celebrate Mothers Day at the Gardens with the special set menu luncheon at the Botanical Gardens Restaurant.

To find out more, click here.

Autumn Colour in the Gardens

The leaves are turning and it’s a great time of year to visit the Gardens.

To find out more, click here.

Huskies’ Picnic

Sunday 25 June, 10am-4pm

A full day of family fun featuring real Huskies, displays by dog breeders and much more at the Gardens.

To find out more, click here.

Classes and Tours

Our Green Thumbs classes and Explore the Gardens tours are up and running.

To find out more, click here.

Guided Tours

Enhance your enjoyment of the Gardens with a tour, led by one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.

To find out more, click here.