Royal
Tasmanian
Botanical
Gardens
Situated
only
2km
from
the
centre
of Hobart
and
established
in 1818,
the
Royal
Tasmanian
Botanical
Gardens
contain
a great
many
features
both
historical
and
botanical,
which
rank
them
among
the
finest
in the
world.
An historical
feature
of some
note
is the
Arthur
Wall,
an internally
heated
wall
built
in 1829,
and
one
of only
two
such
walls
ever
constructed
in Australia.
The
Superintendent's
residence
(1828)
is now
the
Garden's
Museum
and
Education
Centre
and
features
displays
of botanical
and
historical
interest.
A magnificent
Conservatory
where
floral
displays
are
changed
four
times
a year
is a
must
for
the
visitor.
Other
outstanding
features
include
a tropical
glasshouse,
a Cactus
house,
a fuchsia
house,
a herb
garden
and
various
fountains
and
water
features.
There
is also
an easy
access
garden
for
the
disabled,
a floral
clock
and
a rose
garden.
The
Japanese
Garden contains
thousands
of plants
originating
in Japan
and
a zig-zag
bridge,
water
wheel
and
replica
of Mt
Fuji.
Guided
tours
for
groups
may
be arranged
by appointment.
Allport
Library
&
Museum
of Fine
Arts
One
of Australia's
finest
collections
of rare
books,
furniture,
ceramics,
silver
and
glass
from
the
18th
and
early
19th
centuries.
91 Murray
Street,
Hobart.
Open
each
weekday
9.30am
- 5.00pm
(Public
Holidays
excepted)
Old
Hobart
Town
Historical
Model
Village
Richmond
Unique
to Australia
and
over
two
years
in the
making
the
village
is built
from
historically
accurate
plans
where
possible.
Learn
of Hobart's
history
and
its
place
in Australian
heritage.
P.O
Box
127,
Richmond,
Tasmania
7025
Telephone:
(03)
6262
2502
Bonorong
Wildlife
Centre
Brighton
20 minutes
north
of Hobart
Experience
devils,
koalas,
wombats
and
feed
the
friendly
kangaroos.
Visit
the
Bush
Tucker
Shed
for
traditional
Australian
food,
billy
tea
and
damper.
Telephone:
(03)
6268
1184
Esperance
Forest
and
Heritage
Centre
Geeveston
The
Forest
Centre
presents
the
full
story
on Forestry
practices
in Tasmania.
Excellent
short
walks
10 minutes
from
centre.
audio
cassettes
detailing
walks
available.
The
Hartz
Gallery
is the
centre
of work
of excellence
in art
and
crafts
by Tasmanian
artists.
Open
every
day,
10.00am-4.00pm
Telephone:
(03)
6297
1836
