Alert:

From 30 June 2025, the northern end of Lower Domain Road remains closed for TasWater’s pipeline upgrade. The main entrance to the Botanical Gardens remains open to pedestrians and vehicles, with partial limitations to nearby parking. Works are expected to be complete by September 2025. ​Visit TasWater​ for more information. 


​W​ork has commenced on the Main Lawn, below the Arthur Wall (c.1827) to create a new large garden bed. Expected to be complete in August 2025. ​

The area spanning the Australian Fernery to the Gatekeeper’s Cottage​ is currently closed as we develop an exciting new landscape.​ The Australian Fernery and Tasmanian Cool Temperate Rainforest expansion will open summer 2025/26.​​​ Read more​


Bequests

Leave a legacy, protect the Botanical Gardens.

​​​​​Make a difference

Support future generations’ enjoyment of the Botanical Gardens and help protect the state’s most significant botanical collection on behalf of all Tasmanians.

Contact us for a confidential discussion or advice on making a tax-deductible gift, bequest or large donation.

What is a bequest?

A bequest is an instruction in your will to leave a gift to a specific person, organisation or charity. Bequests provide the opportunity to support a cause that reflects your interests and passions.

How to make a bequest

We recommend you seek legal advice before making a bequest. It is important to ensure your gift is able to be fulfilled and that your wishes are reflected correctly.

When making a gift in your will it is important to use the correct legal terminology. A solicitor will be able to advise on the appropriate wording.

Contact details and legal entity for the purpose of a bequest:

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
11 Lower Domain Road
Queens Domain Hobart 7000
contact@gardens.tas.gov.au
ABN: 75 542 604 274

Further information about gifting to charity is available from The Public Trustee.