Royal Botanical Garden of Tasmania

The Royal Botanical Garden of Tasmania is one of Hobart’s most popular attractions. In addition to a rich collection of rare plants, the garden offers visitors to explore the most interesting historical buildings on its territory.

The Botanical Garden was established in 1818 on the left bank of the Derwent River. Initially, it functioned as the garden of Governor General William Davidson, and access was limited. It is said that for many years, free labor was used to improve the garden. Thanks to them, there was a unique hollow wall for heating fruit trees and a long brick wall crossing the garden from north to south, designed to protect against locusts. By 1844, responsibility for the gardens was transferred to the new Royal Society of Tasmania, and at the same time the foundation of a unique collection of conifers was laid, many of which survived to the present day.

The Botanical Garden consists of several thematic objects: Japanese and orchards, tropical forests, an ancient pond with lilies, the world’s only greenhouse with subarctic plants. A rich collection of plants shows the evolution of gardening in the Southern Hemisphere.

The botanical garden regularly organizes thematic shows and seminars for lovers of floriculture. In spring, guests are invited by a colorful festival of tulips, and in the middle of the Arctic winter, a festival of husky dedicated to dogs of this breed is held.