Bushland reserves
The City of Hobart manages 4600 hectares of native bushland. This area surrounds Hobart with connected, protected nature reserves.
We maintain over 250 km of tracks within these reserves.
To the north, you'll find Queens Domain and Cornelian Bay. To the south are Lambert Gully, Waterworks Reserve, Ridgeway, and Bicentennial parks. Knocklofty Reserve sits in the foothills, overlooking the city. Wellington Park, our largest reserve, towers above Hobart.
Each area has unique values. For instance, Knocklofty Reserve protects a significant zone of old-growth white gums. These trees are rare in a landscape that has changed a lot in the last 200 years.
These reserves support the city's biodiversity. They include entire ecosystems and geological features. They are home to native trees, shrubs, grasses, wildlife, leaf litter, soils, and seed beds.
Please note: the City of Hobart closes bushland reserves when the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic. This is to keep people safe. For more information visit the bushland reserves closed on days of elevated fire danger page.
Use our find a park or reserve page to explore an area near you.
Bushcare
The City's Bushcare program provides an opportunity for the community to work with us to make Hobart's bushland a better place.
Our Bushcare program allows the community to work with us to improve Hobart's bushland.
Local volunteer Bushcare groups help:
- manage environmental weeds
- monitor wildlife
- restore degraded habitats.
Joining Bushcare is a great way to meet people, be part of something meaningful and learn about the native plants and animals.
Bushcare
Bush Adventures
The Bush Adventures program offers unique and engaging nature-based activities. These are for people of all ages, from two-year-olds to adults.
The program promotes the use, enjoyment, and appreciation of our natural environments, from the mountain to the river.
Activities are for children of all ages, families and adults. Bush Adventures is a great way to connect with your local environment.
Learn about the native creatures who call Hobart home, and enjoy the the benefits of spending time in nature.
Bush Adventures