Tasmania is famous for its dramatic mountains and sparkling coastlines, but you don’t have to venture into the wilderness to immerse yourself in nature.
Hobart is home to dozens of leafy parks that provide the perfect place to soak up the sun and escape the daily grind.
We've collated some of our favourite green spaces in the city, ranging from a tiny space-age oasis to a wooded garden where elusive platypus splash in the water.
University Rose Gardens, Queens Domain
Nestled on a sloping hill right at the edge of Hobart's central business district, this beautiful rose garden is line with thick hedgerows and colourful flowers.
You can walk along the various paths that wind through the park to take in the unique floral arrangements or simply relax on a bench and absorb the view.
History buffs can delight in the intricate details of Domain House, a gothic sandstone building constructed in the 1850s that looms over the gardens.
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Railway Roundabout Park, Hobart CBD
Once you've explored the rose gardens, duck through a tiled tunnel to discover this small but striking oasis in the middle of a busy roundabout.
Tiered gardens and sunburst trees circle an imposing fountain. The landmark has regularly been likened to a flying saucer and features a bright obelisk reaching into the sky.
The park is the perfect place to lounge for a lunchtime snack and the site was even awarded the title 'Roundabout of the Year' by a UK-based group in 2015.
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Cascade Gardens, South Hobart
Tucked below the famous Cascade Brewery, this park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spot one of the city's most adorable residents.
The landscaped garden is filled with open spaces where you can lie in dappled light created by the sun shining through gorgeous tree canopies.
It sits alongside the winding Hobart Rivulet and a large, fenced off pond where those who are quiet and patient may be lucky enough to spot a playful platypus diving for food.
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Platypus on the Hobart Rivulet. Photo: @HobartRivuletPlatypus
Fitzroy Gardens, Dynnyrne
This picturesque site is home to dozens of mature oak and elm trees that stretch across the sky and buffer the park from the buzz of nearby traffic.
An eye-catching pergola has been the backdrop to multiple weddings and many Hobartians have vivid memories of clambering up the majestic Turkey oak tree.
With its ample grassy fields and shaded areas, this park is the perfect spot for a summer picnic, to take your furry friend for a stroll or find the ideal place to read a good book.
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Princes Park, Battery Point
Just a short walk from the Salamanca Market lies this intriguing park with great views over the River Derwent.
The scenery will catch your eye but as you delve deeper into the park you'll uncover quirky details like exotic palm trees and the remains of a 19th century artillery battery.
This park is a great spot to relax in the sun and smell the sea breeze as smiling children set sail on the boat-themed playground.
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