Alert:

​The accessible parking outside our main gate will be temporarily closed, from 7:30am to 9am, Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 May due to works. Accessible parking remains open in our lower carpark, off Domain Highway. We apologise for any inconvenience.

From ​Monday 28 April until September 2025, the northern end of Lower Domain Road will be closed for TasWater’s pipeline upgrade. During this period the northern entrance to the Gardens will remain closed. Please use the main entrance on Lower Domain Road or lower carpark entrance when visiting the Gardens.​

Friends of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Support our mission and connect with others.

​​​​​​​The Friends of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens support the activities of the Botanical Gardens through fundraising and by being an active, engaged network of supporters.

As a Friend, you can:

  • Meet others who are passionate about gardens and horticulture.
  • Hear talks from experts at general meetings.
  • Participate in special tours and activities.
  • Receive the Fagus magazine and other publications.
  • Benefit from discounts at the Botanical Shop and plant sales, and on selected purchases at participating plant nurseries, garden centres and retail outlets.

For more information or to apply to be a Friend, please read and complete the application form​.