The Friends of McAulay Reserve come together to protect and improve the conservation values of this suburban bushland jewel.

McAulay Reserve contains threatened native grasslands and thick trunked white gums that are big, rare and magnificent.

It is not uncommon to find masked owls and ring-tail possums in this reserve, reflecting the value of their work.

Meets: Second Sunday of the month, 2 pm - 4.30 pm.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

31 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2027
Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art
This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and foregrounding works by Tasmanian women artists.
31 Jul 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
EXPOSED LANDS: 100 Years of Tasmanian Landscape Photography
This exhibition is a survey of 100 years of photographic history depicting Tasmania's nature, sharing perspectives of the island.
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027
The World of Seashells
This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they inspire.
5 Aug 2026 - 6 Sep 2026
CoLab Exhibition – Beaker Street Festival 2026
Through Beaker Street's CoLab initiative, students work directly with local scientists, visiting their labs and field sites, to create artworks inspired by their research.
5 Aug 2026 - 6 Sep 2026
Science Photography Prize Finalist Exhibition – Beaker Street Festival 2026
Each year, the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize celebrates extraordinary images that reveal how science shapes our understanding of the world.
5 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026
Be More Chill
Be More Chill is a fast-paced, high-energy musical full of questionable choices, questionable advice, and songs that unquestionably slap. As Jeremy gets everything he thinks he wants, things start to spiral in ways he definitely didn’t plan for.
6 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026
Lano & Woodley – In Space
Lano & Woodley are all alone on a spaceship. Or are they? Commander Col is focused on their important mission. Co-pilot Woodley … isn't.
6 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026
Hadley’s Art Prize Exhibition Tours
Come and learn more about this year's finalists' artworks with this free exhibition tour Meet in Howard Hadley Gallery next to Reception at Hadley's Orient
6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2026
Statement of Country – Beaker Street Festival 2026
Theresa Sainty will open this year's Festival at Hobartica, the Antarctic precinct, reflecting on the deep connections between Lutruwita and Antarctica.
6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2026
Whisky Whisky: A Night of Contrast at Mary Mary
For one evening, Mary Mary becomes home to Whisky Whisky. A gathering of Tasmania's leading whisky distillers and curious whisky lovers alike.
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