Hobart

Parks and gardens in Hobart

Hobart’s green spaces range from the 14-hectare Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, established in 1818, to the 2.7-kilometer Hobart Rivulet trail that links the city center with the historic Cascade Brewery. The collection includes the waterfront reserves of Battery Point, such as Purdon & Featherstone, and the expansive Queens Domain bushland, providing a mix of manicured floral displays, colonial-era landmarks, and natural walking tracks along the Derwent River.

Hobart Rivulet Linear Park

A 2.7-kilometer trail following the waterway from the city center to the Cascade Brewery. It is a shared-use path for walkers and cyclists, known for occasional platypus sightings in the upper sections.

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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Established in 1818, these 14-hectare gardens house the world's only Subantarctic Plant House, a historic conservatory, and a significant collection of Tasmanian flora.

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Franklin Square

Franklin Square is a 1.6-acre oak-lined public square located in the Hobart City Centre in Tasmania, Australia.

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Parliament House Lawns

Public lawns located between the 1830s Parliament House building and Salamanca Place, often serving as a site for community gatherings and public events.

St Georges Park

Neighborhood park in Battery Point located next to the historic St George’s Anglican Church.

Napolean Street Playground

Waterfront playground in Battery Point with equipment for children and views over the Derwent River.

Purdon & Featherstone Reserve

Coastal reserve situated on the former site of a 19th-century shipyard, featuring views of the Derwent River and access to the Battery Point Sculpture Trail.