Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Exceptionally well designed. The map is very helpful. A very helpful volunteer , Jennifer, came to explain the garden and different sections while we were trying to figure out. How kind! Beautiful pockets and a pop up cafe... A good half day can be spent...

I visited the Hobart Botanical Gardens last week and found it absolutely beautiful. Even in early spring, many flowers are already blooming and the trees, though still bare, had a quiet beauty of their own, with lovely shapes and colors. It’s a wonderfully relaxing place, perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the simple beauty around.

The botanical garden is absolutely stunning. We spent several hours exploring and were amazed by the variety of trees and flowers, all labeled with their origins. The weather was perfect, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The highlight for us was definitely the Japanese garden – it’s truly breathtaking. The facilities are well-maintained, with clean restrooms, and there’s an information center at the entrance where you can also purchase souvenirs. The staff were very friendly, provided us with a map, and even helped us find a lovely spot to relax. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend visiting this garden!

I had a best time wandering around the gardens when we visited last year. You can just enjoy your down time with this peaceful serenity, listening to chirping birds, and if you are lucky, greeting hellos to a family of ducks! Everyone can find their own favorite spot in the garden.

Parking Tip: Three different car parks there. I recommend car park # 1/3. This is closest to the entrance. The botanical gardens were free and nice to visit. Big trees everywhere and wide paths. But not much in terms of flower gardens in summer. Best to come in Spring for that. Some shaded walking parts in the entrance part but then exposed to the sun elsewhere. The Japanese Gardens were my favourite to see. There is a building they are still renovating which will contain toilets and a cafe. The staff member at the front entrance was really kind and helpful. She explained what we can do and where to walk to maximise the little time we had to explore the best of the gardens.

Beautiful place for a relaxing walk around or picnic in the gardens. A fantastic view of the Tasman bridge, the Japanese garden is a must visit such a pretty setting. Be sure to allow 2-3 hours to enjoy and not rush through.

Beautiful Beautiful place. Very well maintained and the map is clear and reliable. So many Beautiful flowers, trees, and plants. It's a great place for some relaxation, a picnic, a date, or just hanging out. The entry is free, can you believe it? Absolutely gorgeous. My only concern with this place is it's not in Brisbane where I live.

Absolutely beautiful garden to visit. We went in late summer, but would like to see it during spring. There are meandering paths which lead you through the different sections of the garden. A kiosk is available to purchase a limited variety of food and drinks and a small garden gift shop. It is well worth the visit.

Just outside the CBD near the domain are the Botanical Gardens. Not as big as some other capital cities gardens, but it's in Hobart- which isn't as big as other capital cities. It's plenty big if you take your time- several "zones", including a pine forest, Japanese Gardens, Antarctic coolhouse, succulents and Fuschia house. A lot of it hilly, but there is plenty flat to explore if mobility is an issue. There's a cafe in the centre, you can grab a full meal or just grab a takeaway from the takeaway window. As a local, you almost forget it's here once you've been here a few times but considering it's free and very well maintained, there's not much negative to say about it!

I was not thrilled with these gardens, and I'm quite familiar with botanical gardens in Australian capital cities. These were a bit far from the center of the city (and the one bus was way off schedule and a real pain to deal with). They are near the water, but there is a wall and a freeway between the gardens and the river, which is a shame. The plants and features themselves were perfectly good, but the site was underwhelming. I wouldn't categorize this as a must see, more of a quiet place to hang out.

Small selection of wines by the glass to be shared with a cheese plate to share . No line on this glass.

I really like Hobart's botanical gardens - even if they are a bit smaller than those you might find on the big island. A great calming oasis really close to the CBD there is actually a surprising among that goes on here - check the website regularly for the schedule and you will find events such as; Shakespeare in the Gardens, Concerts (like a day on the green), kids days (like the Teddy Bears' Picnic), special dogs days, horticulture courses, exhibitions and more! The gardens feature a reasonable restaurant with a great outlook over the gardens and is popular as a wedding venue. My picks - lounging on the grassy hills picnicking, the Japanese gardens, the conservatory and the fernery.

These gardens are beautiful and I would be delighted to go again. I saw my first ever blossoming apple here. Has a very english feel but there are many local tasmanian botanics.

We walked through the gardens and worked up an appetite. We also welcomed the shade. We were seated on the terrace, with a great view. Service was fine. The food was fine, albeit overpriced. We shared a crumbed trout with salad and chips. Everything was tasty, but the serving size was a bit small for the cost. Slightly pretentious, but amazing view!

The Botanical Gardens are worth a visit if in town for a few days. Tasmania has its own climate and topography, so if you're really into gardens, it's a priority. Otherwise, some of the other Botanical Gardens in Australia and more spacious, more varied, and more memorable.

Outstanding gardens! Formal gardens, veggies incorporated into the decorative gardens which really reflects modern gardening trends, Peter Cundell's Veggie Patch, and outstanding Japanese section, native section well labeled, lots of area for picnics, etc!