Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in Hobart, Australia.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is a large green space in central Hobart containing more than 6,000 plant species from around the world. The site displays different ecosystems and garden zones across roughly 14 hectares, each organized to showcase plants from various climates and regions.
The gardens were established in 1818 as an experimental site for agricultural and horticultural research in the growing colony. Walls on the grounds built by convict labor remain from this early period of European settlement in Tasmania.
The gardens connect to Aboriginal heritage through educational programs showing how local people traditionally used plants in their daily lives. Walking through different sections, visitors notice explanations of these cultural practices and their continuing importance today.
The gardens feature dedicated parking areas and wheelchair-accessible paths, making exploration easy for all visitors. A visitor center provides information and guided tours are regularly available, with a restaurant on site for refreshments during your visit.
The Subantarctic Plant House recreates the climate of subantarctic islands and is the only facility of its kind in the world. Inside this special greenhouse, visitors see plants that normally grow only in extreme southern regions.
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