Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Over the leafy Domain from North Hobart, the lush, sloping Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (rtbg.tas.gov.au; free) are Australia's second-oldest (1818), featuring 14 hectares of local and cool-climate exotic plants, some more than 200 years old. Wander between the Subantarctic Plant House, the endemic Tasmanian Collection, and collections of Chinese and Japanese plants – or just snooze on the lawns. Call to ask about guided tours.