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Inala Jurassic Garden – Bruny Island

  • Inala Jurassic Garden, New Holland Honeyeater. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Inala Jurassic Garden on South Bruny Island showcases over 750 plant species that trace their origins back to Gondwana.

Founded by botanist Dr Tonia Cochran, this five-acre garden highlights the remarkable links between Tasmania’s flora and ancient plant families dating back to the Jurassic period, around 185 million years ago.

Wander along a winding, wheelchair-accessible path that takes you through plant groupings representing Gondwanan flora now found across the southern continents: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, and New Caledonia.

Each plant is labelled with details including family, botanical name, common name, and origin.

Interpretive signs throughout the garden help bring this ancient botanical story to life.

Adjacent to the garden is the Nature Museum, where you’ll find fossils of plants that also grow outside in their living forms, offering a unique glimpse into prehistoric Tasmania.

Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Visitors can take a one-hour guided tour to learn about Gondwanan botany and its evolution, or opt for a self-guided tour with a provided map. Entry to the Jurassic Garden includes access to the Nature Museum.

Opening Hours

September – March:  9am – 5pm daily except Christmas Day

April – August: 10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays.

Entry Fees

  • Adults: $10
  • Children (under 16): $5
  • Family (2 adults and up to 4 children): $30
  • Concession: $9

Location

320 Cloudy Bay Road, South Bruny, Tasmania

Inala Website
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala Jurassic Garden. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Inala. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Property Tour at Inala Conservation Reserve

The property tour at Inala Private Conservation Reserve offers a unique opportunity to observe rare and threatened flora and fauna. Guided by one of Inala’s specialist guides, visitors explore the reserve, home to a diverse array of threatened species and all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic birds.

A highlight of the tour includes a visit to the purpose-built canopy platform, offering a chance to observe the endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote within one of its largest known colonies. The tour may also provide sightings of raptors like the Tasmanian subspecies of the Wedge-tailed Eagle and the white morph of the Grey Goshawk from a dedicated raptor viewing hide.

Covering Inala’s varied habitats, the tour typically showcases between 8 to 12 endemic bird species and can be tailored to suit individual interests and mobility needs. Each guide customises the experience to focus on specific birds, wildlife, or plants of interest.

Note: This tour requires a Bruny Island-based guide, subject to availability. For more details, please visit the Inala website.

Inala Jurassic Garden.
Inala Jurassic Garden.

Image credits: Darren Wright

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