City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
10 Gardens in Tasmania That You Shouldn't Miss
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
Restaurants in Tasmania
1. Rosedown Gardens
2. Arthur Square
3. Soldiers Memorial Avenue
4. Inala Jurassic Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Inala Jurassic Garden highlights the Gondwanan connections of a range of living plant families whose ancient ancestors thrived in the Jurassic period when the Gondwanan Supercontinent started splitting apart. Over 600 species comprising around 50 plant families are represented in the garden. The Nature Museum contains Gemstones, Shells & Fossils, many of which feature as living versions outside.
Reviewed By 350shellied - Victoria, Australia
An absolutely incredible garden, it is such a pleasure to wander along the meandering path through the range of stunning plants. It is really well put together and is simply lovely to spend time in. The museum is very interesting and well organised. This is definitely a place that should be visited while on Bruny Island. Inala has so much to offer. there is also a gift shop with many wonderful things to chose from.
5. Sprokkelwood Art Garden
6. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,660 reviews
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Australia's second-oldest established in 1818. These gardens are home to the largest collection of mature conifers in the Southern Hemisphere and it also has the only subantarctic plant house in the world. A great restaurant and cafe is available onsite and it is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Visit our website for more information.
Reviewed By dogzboz88 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lovely gardens in a perfect location, parking nearby and is free, the guides are very knowledgeable and friendly, make sure you visit the Antarctic room and the Japanese Garden, the gift shop is well located and a great range of local products at good prices
7. Sub-Antarctic Plant House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By CardinalPoints
What an absolute delight to be able to witness first-hand sub-Antarctic plant species from the comfort of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. This was a quick stop on our plan, but certainly worthy of a mention. The room is chille
8. Inverawe Native Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Tasmania's largest landscaped Native garden winds around the shores of North West Bay. Inverawe enjoys stunning views and contains over 7000 Australian and Tasmanian native plants. There is always something in bloom in this sustainable, low chemical use, waterwise garden. Interpretive signs enhance the experience. Bird watchers have spotted 84 species at Inverawe, including all 12 endemics. Open seven days a week, September through May, other times by arrangement.
Reviewed By Chris_Allen_2603 - Nedlands, Australia
We visited as an adult family group on an overcast summer day. The diversity of Tasmanian ecosystems and chorus of native bird life was remarkable for an often overlooked area of northwest bay coastal terrain. The mixture of open grassland with sculptural exhibits and excerpts of poetry, with numerous diverse sections of native flora and understory to grand eucalyptus trees with atmospheric roaring wind in tree-tops was memorable. The extraordinary diversity of birdsong in such a small area also added to a memorable rambling over a few hours. Their publications on local history, poetry, and photography are also well worth a look.
9. Home Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
This fascinating National Trust property was home to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons together with their 12 children. Built by them in 1916 Home Hill was the heart of the family's life and contains a rich collection of personal material. A guided tour of the property provides an unexpected insight into Australian political life during the momentous events of the mid twentieth century. Public access is by guided tour only at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm, Wednesday and Thursday and 12.30pm and 2pm Saturday. Bookings are preferred. Please book at https://nationaltrust.org.au/tas/ . Also available for group or private bookings/afternoon teas etc. Closed during July and August.
Reviewed By 666vickir - Devonport, Australia
Lovely old world home steeped in history, well worth a visit. Previous home of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons & later his wife Dane Enid Lyons became the first female minister in parliament.Take the guided tour which gives you all the historical information about the Lyons family.
