Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Tours and Activities
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The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens opened in 1818 and its impressive collection of indigenous plants, trees and unique Asian-inspired gardens span some 35 acres of scenic countryside. Perhaps the garden’s most unusual exhibit is the Subantarctic Plant House, which displays plants from the remote Macquarie Island. In addition to environmental conditions that mimic the wild, audio from the island—like sounds of Elephant seals and penguins—is also piped throughout the space, giving visitors a full sensory experience.
After wandering the grounds, relaxing by the lily pond or exploring the French Memorial Garden and Fountain, stop by the Royal Tasmanian’s restaurant, which sources produce from its very own vegetable garden for a truly Tasmanian farm-to-table experience.
Practical Info
The gardens are open daily from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. from April through September, and until 6:30 p.m. from October through March. The gardens are located on Lower Domain Road in Queens Domain, two kilometers from Hobart. The entry fee is by donation.
Address: Lower Domain Rd, Queens Domain TAS 7000, Australia
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
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Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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Book a 1- or 2-day pass on a Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour for an easy way to explore the city's top attractions at your own pace. Travel by double-decker red bus to 20 stops around the city, where you can hop off whenever you wish to visit the places that interest you. Or opt to stay onboard the bus for the full loop.
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Private Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Walking Tour
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Exploring Tasmania's only botanic garden with a personal guide is the best way to find out the stories and secrets behind the plants and architecture on this expansive 14 hectare site. Your guide will reveal which Tasmanian plants bees like to make honey from, which species are rare and threatened, and the unusual efforts taken to save an historic Cork Oak from threat. This tour includes time to wander the set of The Patch (as featured on ABC television's Gardening Australia).
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Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
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Combine two sightseeing tours in one day. Gain easy access to Hobart via a Mt. Wellington (Kunanyi) explorer bus and a hop-on hop-off city loop by open-top, double-decker bus. First, a 2-hour return trip includes 20 minutes at the summit, with views over Tasmania and a range of walking tracks to explore. Then enjoy a 90-minute narrated tour with 20 convenient stops around the city. Guides and maps included.
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Hobart City Sightseeing Tour Including MONA Admission
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Enhance a Hobart sightseeing tour with included admission to the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), one of the most fascinating—and talked-about—museums in Australia. Start with the city tour to see top Hobart attractions like Cascade Gardens, the old Female Convict Prison, and Rosny Hill Lookout Then arrive at MONA for a look at its varied collection, from Neolithic artifacts to controversial art installations.
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Hobart Half-Day Sightseeing Coach Tram Tour
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See Hobart’s top sights on a city tour by coach tram, a historical Hobart tram that’s been converted into a motorized coach. On either a morning or afternoon tour (select when booking), discover attractions like Sullivan’s Cove, St. David’s Cathedral, the Queens Domain, and Cascade Gardens. Admire the historic homes and pubs of Battery Point, and view Georgian warehouses that have been turned into restaurants and galleries at Salamanca Place.
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Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour
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Discover the whole of Hobart with a 48-hour ticket for the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. The 90-minute route includes stops at MONA Ferry Terminal, the botanical gardens, maritime museum, and more. Get off and explore whenever you like and catch the next bus when you’re ready to continue your adventure. You also enjoy get a pass for the separate bus to kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
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Small-group tour from Hobart: Native Flora and Fauna, incl. Royal Bot. Gardens
Get to know some of Tasmania's unique flora and fauna on this 6-hour tour in Hobart. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Inverawe Native Gardens, Avi Fauna and Flora Gardens, and a local wildlife sanctuary, where you will meet recent rescues and your visit will support their rehabilitation efforts.
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Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Cascade Brewery Tour
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See Hobart at your own pace with a combination package that includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour pass and a guided tour of the Cascade Brewery. Visit the places that interest you with 20 stops available on the hop-on hop-off tour. You’ll also get to sample beers at Cascade Brewery after your tour.
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