Explore Bruny Island's Inala Jurassic Garden and discover 750 species of plants that have ancient connections to Gondwana. Take a guided or self-guided tour of the 5-acre Jurassic Garden and observe the similarities between plant species now separated by oceans. Wonder at the 'living fossils' in the Garden - plant species that closely resemble their ancient Gondwana ancestors.
Opening Hours
September - May: 9am - 5pm daily except Christmas Day
June - August: 10am - 3pm daily
Planning your visit
Please click here to find useful information to help you plan your visit to Bruny Island and Inala Jurassic Garden. The information includes the following:
- Bruny Island Ferry information
- Parking information
- Disability access information
- Service animal information
- Photography/filmography information
Prepare for your Garden Tour
Jurassic Garden Visitor Guide: Please read the guide prior to your visit to the Garden. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and assistance in keeping the garden in peak condition for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Drinking Water: We recommend that you bring a good supply of spring water when visiting the Island and make sure you have a full bottle of water with you for your visit to the Garden.
Sun protection: UV intensity is high here in Tasmania due to the thin ozone layer. Please make sure you protect yourself from harmful UV exposure while visiting the Garden (wide-brimmed hat and SPF 50+ sunscreen are recommended).
Footwear: Wear sturdy footwear when walking around the garden during all seasons. Areas around ponds can become swampy during Winter and gumboots are recommended when walking around those areas of the garden.
Garden Tours
On arrival at Inala, please stop in at the Visitor Centre so our staff can assist you with your garden visit.
Guided tour of the Jurassic Garden
Join a one-hour guided tour of the beautiful 5-acre Jurassic Garden. A knowledgeable guide will walk with you through time and illuminate the fascinating history of our botanical past. You will discover how dinosaurs and extinct giant birds changed the structure of plants and why Tasmania has so many ancient Gondwanan species.
School and group tour options are also available. Please contact us for tour cost and to make a booking.
Self-guided tour of the Jurassic Garden
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the garden. Entry fee includes both the Jurassic Garden and the Nature Museum. Please stop in at the Visitor Centre prior to commencing your tour so that we can provide you with a map of the garden and assist you to get the most from your visit.
Entry Fees
- Adults: $10
- Children (under 16): $5
- Family (2 adults and up to 4 children): $30
- Concession card holders: $9