Alert:

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.​​​


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.​

Accessibility

Botanical Gardens for everyone.

​Large sections of the Gardens are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with limited mobility, but please be aware that some paths are steep. A map with wheelchair accessible paths marked is available from the Visitor Centre or downloadable here​.

The Gardens have some wheelchairs available for hire. We recommend booking in advance as we only have a limited number of wheelchairs available. Contact Us​ to book a wheelchair.

Toilets: The Gardens are equipped with accessible toilet facilities. These are located near the Visitor Centre, the Arid Collection and The Pod.

Parking: Accessible parking bays are provided directly outside the main gate and at the lower carpark off the Domain Highway.