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.​

Shopping & dining

Eat, drink, shop or browse.

​​​​​​Abundance Pop-Up Cafe

Open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.

Abundance Café will be serving a range of snacks, meals, and hot and cold drinks. Plenty of choices are available to enjoy whilst visiting the Botanical Gardens.


The Botanical Shop

Open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

The Botanical Shop stocks a range of artisan products, gifts, homewares, books, toys and jewellery.

A popular destination for local gardening enthusiasts, The Botanical Shop offers a range of plants all year round. Our extensive range of heirloom seeds includes a large variety of tomatoes as well as flowers and edible plants.

Please note: The Restaurant and Kiosk are currently closed for renovations.​​

Our onsite shop and food outlets are open every day except Christmas Day.​​​