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​


Volunteer

Donate your time.

The operations of the Botanical Gardens depend upon a team of committed volunteers working across a variety of areas. If you are interested in donating your time to the Botanical Gardens, we would welcome your contribution.

All our volunteers receive training and supervision, and experience is not always necessary to take part. To find out what opportunities are currently available, please Contact Us.​