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Corinda
The owners have restored Corinda's formal gardens. Harmony and tranquility are themes of the colour coordinated borders and parterres; there are pleached limes and box topiary featuring native Australian animals give a very local feel to this unique garden.
Address: 17 Glebe St, Glebe, Tasmania 7000
Open- by appointment only, all year; Wheelchair access
Entrance fee- A$5.50 adult, Children free, Groups A$5.00 per head
Facilities- Plants for Sale, Gift Shop, Accomodation
Directions- From the Airport take the Tasmanian Highway in the direction of Hobart, go around the roundabout and turn left at the Aquatic Centre, then turn left and then right into Glebe St.
Owner- M Ryan & W Bouman
Tel +61 (362) 341 590; Fax +61 (362) 341 590 |
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Woolmers Estate
Established by Thomas Archer in 1840, the walled garden is being restored using trees, shrubs, roses and perennials from that period.
Address: Longford, Tasmania
Open- 10.00am to 4.30 pm all year
Facilities- WC, restaurant, guided tours and accomodation
Directions- 5 km from Longford
Owner- Woolmers Historical Foundation
Tel +61 (3) 6391 2230 |
Tasmanian Arboretum
A beautiful garden of 58 hectares with wonderful trees in a landscaped setting. Many rare and endangereed Tasmanian plants.
Address: 46 Tramway Road, Eugenana
Open- 9.00am to sunset daily
Facilities- WC, teas and picnic area
Directions- 10 km south of Longford
Tel +61 (3) 6427 2690 |
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Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens
Views over the Derwent River and new interactive Discovery Centre.Extensive collection of conifers and specialist collections of New Zealand, Japanese, Chinese as well as Australian and Tasmanian plants.
Address: Queens Domain, Hobart
Open- Daily
Tel +61 (3) 6249 2931 |
Runnymede
Old established (1850's) garden around historic house with many lovely trees and plants in spacious lawns and grounds.
Address: 61 Bay Road, New Town
Open- 10.00 am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 12.00 noon -4.30pm Saturday and Sunday
Closed- July, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday
Facilities- self-guided walk
Tel +61 (3) 6278 1269 |
Brickendon Gardens
Huge old rose collection (over 180 varites), plus annuals and perennials aound Georgian colonial homestead. Oaks, cedars and elms dating from the garden's establishment.
Address: Woolmers Lane, Longford
Open- 9.30am to 5.00pm Wednesday to Sunday, or by appointment
Facilities- WC, picnic area and teas.
Tel- +61 (2) 6391 1251 |
Entally House
Rhododendrons, walled garden with box edged beds, and wood framed conservatory all surrounding important National Trust House.
Address: Hadspen
Open- 10.00am to 5.00pm daily
Closed- Christmas Day, Good Friday
Tel- +61 (2) 6393 6201
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Franklin House
Small and historic garden surrounding National Trust House. White garden in cottage style, formal garden with hedges, rose garden.
Address: Franklin Village
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm September to end May; 9.00am to 4.00pm June to end August
Directions- 7 km from Launceston
Tel +61 (3) 6344 7824 | |
