Queens Domain

Queens Domain

Queens Domain, Hobart is a huge open space and is a popular tourist site of the city. Also referred to as The Domain, this huge public area houses a playground, a botanical garden, the Government House and also offers a large number of sports facilities to the people of the Tasmania.

Queens Domain, Hobart is located on the northeastern part of the city. It is essentially a hilly bushland located on the side of the Derwent River. The area was developed according to Macquarie's 1811 plan and was later accredited by the Governor in the year 1860 as the land belonging to the people of the city. The northwestern part of this tourist attraction is overflowing with picnic spots and barbecue areas.

The biggest attraction of this public space is the Governor House. It is a beautiful building and worth taking a look at. The huge house is located near the hill and faces the Derwent River. Another major attraction of this place is the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden. Here one can notice different varieties of trees and flowering plants. You can pay a visit to this garden and take a look at the rose plants or the tulip plants. A large number of flower shows are also held here.

Another major attraction of the Queens Domain, Hobart is the Soldier's Memorial Avenue. This avenue was created in memory of the soldiers who died in the First World War. The avenue is lined with around 520 trees, which were planted in the year 1918 and 1919.

Besides these, one can also find a large number of sports centers and sporting complexes in this city. Some of the major ones include Hobart Aquatic Center, Hobart International Tennis Center and the Domain Athletic Center. There is also an adventure playground here called the Hobart TCA Ground. Large numbers of people come to play and practice their favorite game here.

Queen's Domain, Hobart with its various attractions and recreation facilities is a perfect place to go and spend a day with your family.

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