Botanical Gardens
- Address:Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney
- Hours:Open daily 6:30am - sunset
- Admission:Gardens admission is free, Tropical Centre admission for adults is AU$3.30
Golfing, Good for Kids, Good Place to Relax, Picnic Spot, Park / Garden
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Historic, picturesque, and relaxing, the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens cover 74 acres (30 hectares) running along the harbor from the Sydney Opera House to Woolloomooloo. A true inner-city oasis, the gardens combine exotic plantings from Europe, tropical rainforest, woodland, flowers, grasses, the Indigenous First Encounters garden, and rare horticultural exhibits. A program of events includes activities, workshops, courses and lectures, plus there are entertaining guided walks throughout the year.
The gardens are laced with leafy walkways and harbor lookouts, and they also boast a fernery, camellia garden, palm grove, and herb garden. For a walk through history, the Mrs Macquaries Bushland Walk traces a path along the coast, re-creating the landscape as it appeared when the early settlers arrived in Sydney in the early 19th century. Kiosks, cafes, and restaurants within the gardens offer refreshments, snacks, and meals.
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Very beautiful and a great picnic spot for the family. Bring your own lunch as there was only one cafe and fairly expensive. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Botanical Gardens flank Macquarie St in the city centre, on the eastern edge of Sydney Cove. The gardens are well served by public transport, with the Martin Place train station and Circular Quay buses and ferries just a short walk away.
The main gates leading into the gardens are close to the Conservatorium and Government House.
