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Prior to European settlement, local Aboriginal tribes used the site, and traces of their occupation are still apparent. A number of historic structures, including two convict-built walls, date back to the Gardens' earliest days. The Botanical Gardens Restaurant, in one of the loveliest locations for any restaurant in Tasmania, combines with an extensive program of activities and events as well as year-round displays combine to offer the visitor a great Tasmanian experience. SUBANTARCTIC PLANT HOUSE One of the most exciting and unusual collections at the Gardens is nestled inside a small, specially constructed building. There's no other collection like it, anywhere in the world. Here, plants from subantarctic islands in high southern latitudes are displayed in a climatically-controlled environment, where chilly fogs and mists mirror the wet, cold conditions of their island homes. The plants of the Subantarctic Plant House have been collected by Gardens staff and associated scientists on field trips to Macquarie Island . VISITOR CENTRE The Gardens' Visitor Centre offers facilities and services to make your visit even more enjoyable. The friendly personnel offer information about the Gardens and suggestions on activities you may enjoy. The centre has a shop offering a range of quality merchandise and unique souvenirs. The Visitor Centre also boasts a gallery with regularly changing displays by local artists, and a major display area containing the Gardens' own exhibitions. EXTERNAL LINK |
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