Visit Gondwana
Over 750 species of plants
comprising around 50 plant families
with ancient, Gondwanan connections.
Designed across five acres of gently undulating land with wheelchair-friendly paths, the garden offers an insight into the ancient connections of species that are planted in family groups to demonstrate the similarities between species now found in geographically distant countries.
Collection demonstrating Gondwanan Distribution
This living collection highlights the Gondwanan connections of a range of living plant families and demonstrates how these species have evolved in isolation on the contemporary southern landmasses since their separation from Gondwana in the Jurassic period.
LIVING COLLECTIONS
The Inala Jurassic Garden showcases two Living Collections.
Noah’s Ark Conservation Collection
This living collection includes in situ and ex situ botanical specimens of species that are threatened in the wild due to climate change and impact on the natural environment.
LIVING FOSSILS
View ancient fossils in the Nature Museum and find the living fossil relative in the Jurassic Garden.
A ‘living fossil’ is an organism that is a living example of an otherwise extinct group and that has remained virtually unchanged in structure and function over a long period of time. These are the living fossils we have in the garden:
- Ginkgo biloba
- Araucaria & Agathis (Monkey Puzzle tree & Kauri tree species)
- Wollemi pine
- Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia)
- Tree ferns
- Cyads
OPEN 9AM TO 5PM, EVERY DAY*
closed Christmas Day
Entry includes access to both
the JURASSIC GARDEN
& NATURE MUSEUM
and includes a garden map so you can self-guide
Adult $10
Child (under 16) $5
Family (two adults and up to four children) $30
Concession (upon showing concession card) $9
or join a garden tour
Bori - Inala Property Manager
HOW TO GET TO THE INALA JURASSIC GARDEN
INALA JURASSIC GARDEN
GONDWANA ON BRUNY ISLAND, TASMANIA
Each specimen is fully labelled with a catalogue number, family name, botanical name and common name and location of wild origin and interpretation signs for each family are located around the garden. Our plant catalogue is updated regularly to reflect the latest taxonomic changes and collection data associated with each species.
Galleries of the garden are available at Pinterest and Instagram
GUIDED TOUR
Join one of our specialist guides on a fascinating journey through the garden.
Visit the link below for more details and to book.
COME LEARN WITH US
SCHOOLS
We love showing school groups around our inspirational garden and engaging them in educational activities.
Email for details and to make a booking.
GROUPS
We welcome Botanic Garden groups, scientific institutes and academics to book a Garden tour and delve more deeply into Gondwanan flora.
Email for details and to make a booking.
NATURE MUSEUM
For much of her life, Dr Tonia Cochran has travelled Australia and further afield collecting shells, fossils, minerals and other fascinating artefacts of the natural world. This is her collection.
Thoughtfully presented, this collection showcases many beautiful and rare objects. There are strong connections between the Nature Museum and Jurassic Garden, with many of the ancient fossils on display also featuring as living versions just outside in the Garden.
Access to the Nature Museum is included with the Jurassic Garden entrance fee.
VISITOR CENTRE & GIFT SHOP
The Visitor Centre is Inala’s central hub from which all activities are managed. When you arrive at Inala, please pop in to the Visitor Centre and our friendly staff will furnish you with Jurassic Garden information and help you make the most of your Garden adventure.
The Inala Nature Giftshop is full of bird, animal and dinosaur gifts. Beautiful items, many handmade or created by Bruny and Tasmanian artists. Selection of books on the flora and fauna of Tasmania. Open 9-5 everyday. You can drop in to browse the giftshop without paying to enter the Jurassic Garden if you wish.
Small selection of excellent plants now available outside our giftshop.
Our nursery will be growing over time, so watch this space.
