Opening Hours
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
April to September – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October to March – 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please note that the Botanical Shop and the Pop-Up Cafe are closed on Christmas Day.
Botanical Shop Trading Hours
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Abundance Pop-Up Cafe Trading Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
Location
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are within the Queens Domain, about two kilometres from the Hobart CBD.
Walk – The Botanical Gardens are approximately 30 minutes’ walk in a northerly direction from the city. Start from the underpass at the end of Liverpool Street and stroll through the Soldiers Memorial Walk or take Lower Domain Road.
Bike – Cycling tracks run from the city, along both sides of the Tasman Highway towards the Tasman Bridge. Cycling access is available either from Lower Domain Road or from the intercity cycleway. Take care and dismount when crossing the busy Domain Highway. Bikes and scooters are not allowed to be ridden through the Gardens and must be walked.
Drive – The Botanical Gardens are five minutes’ drive from the Hobart CBD and there is car parking at both the main top entrance on Lower Domain Road and at the bottom entrance on the Domain Highway.
Bus – Various private bus and tour services include the Gardens on their tour around Hobart. Red Decker operate regular services to and from the Gardens.
More – Contact the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre on 03 6230 8233 or visit the Centre on the corner of Davey & Elizabeth Streets, Hobart. The Centre can provide current information about private bus services to the Gardens, as well as information about bicycle hire.