We are pleased to announce that the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are undergoing upgrades in 2024 and 2025 to enhance the visitor experience. These works have been funded by the Tasmanian State Government.
The planned improvements in 2024 include a renovation to the Visitor Centre, landscaping works and access improvements. In 2025 the second phase of the project proposes a new building constructed near the main entry to house the Botanical Shop and visitor information.
2024 Works Update
Construction Period: July – December 2024 (Stage 1)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
During the construction period, the existing Visitor Centre & Restaurant will be temporarily closed. However, the Gardens will remain open, and visitors can continue to enjoy the outdoor areas and the temporary pop-up Café onsite.
What to Expect:
- Temporary closures of pathways near the Visitor Centre.
- Increased vehicle movements within the gardens.
- Limited noise and dust from landscaping and exterior works.
- Restricted access to some facilities.
Visitor Safety:
- Please follow all signage and detours.
- Exercise caution around construction zones.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
The Visitor Centre Refurbishments will include interior and exterior paint, fixtures upgrades, new floor coverings, decking replacement, bathroom facilities refurbishments, and a new improved entrance awning. The tender for these works was awarded to CDC Development Tas.
Exterior works including path widening, new staircase and landscapes are being conducted by SLS Landscaping Group.
At the entrance to the Gardens, works will be undertaken to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and lighting for visitors. There will be some periodic closures affecting the Carriageway access off Lower Domain Road.
These new improved facilities will include an exciting new hospitality precinct offering a range of dine in and takeaway options.
These construction works have all received the necessary approvals from Hobart City Council with the 'not-required' development application PLN-24-118. There has been a review undertaken to ensure the protection and respect of Aboriginal heritage sites within the Botanical Gardens in conjunction with Aboriginal heritage and archaeology consultant Latitude Heritage.
2025 Works Update
A new Welcome Point and Shop will be constructed near to the main entry, along with new landscaping and visitor access improvements in this area. The design of the building and landscaping of this area is currently underway. These works will commence in early 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our facilities. These upgrades will allow us to better serve our visitors and provide modern facilities.