- Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Foundation date: 1860
- Sightseeing: Government Building, Royal Botanic Garden of Tasmania, Avenue of Soldier's Memory
The island of Tasmania is beautiful and interesting for tourists and annually hosts many travelers on its land. The park "Queens Domain" is one of the interesting places for recreation of all comers, who, of course, are proud of the locals. Let's talk more about it.
Where is the park and what is interesting?
Queens Domain Park is located in Hobart , which is the capital of Tasmania on the island of the same name. Geographically, it was created in the north-east of the city, on the very bank of the Derwent River.
The Queens Domain Park is not a level surface, but a hilly one, it is more than 200 years old, and, interestingly, it is considered the property of the townspeople. The park has playgrounds for all ages and various sports facilities, the Royal Botanic Garden of Tasmania and the Government building are located here. A separate part of the park is equipped for picnics and barbecues, which the residents of the city and their guests like to organize.
What can I see in the park?
If you are satisfied with your picnic or have already enjoyed a walk among the beautiful greenery, do not pass by the Government Building. This is a beautiful structure, which is pleasant to admire. Ecotourists will be interested to visit the Royal Botanical Garden, which contains many interesting and simply beautiful representatives of the flora from around the world. There are sometimes noisy flower exhibitions. Like many cultural sites in Australia, Queens Domain Park carries a memory of fallen soldiers for World War I: Avenue of Soldier's Memory is one of the favorite places of citizens. Very many trees on the avenue have been here for more than a hundred years.
In addition to sports grounds in the park there are also more serious facilities of the same direction: the International Tennis Center, the Athletic Center, the Center for Water Sports and others.
How to get to Queens Domain Park?
In Tasmania, as well as on the mainland, the taxi service is very developed, with its help you can easily reach the park from any corner of the capital. If it is more convenient for you to travel by public transport , then it is necessary to decide which object you would like to start exploring the park. The size of the park is huge, and various routes go to important structures. Beginners are advised to focus on urban transport, which goes to the stop Tasman Hwy. You will need buses Nos. 601, 606, 614, 615, 616, 624, 625, 634, 635, 646, 654, 655, 664, 676 and 685. Further on the map you can determine the direction of the walk. The entrance to the park is free.
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