Royal Botanic Garden

The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, is a place of natural beauty, where people come for peace, relaxation, education, and to learn more about plants and horticulture. The surrounding parkland of the Domain is a place for sport, entertainment and recreation.

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    +61 2 9231 8111

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    rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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    Botanical Garden

Address

Macquarie St (Cahill Express Way) Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Pin Takai

Beautiful and wide Garden . I love that many people come talking and sitting here. There are many giant trees that I cannot find in my country

Merve O'Keefe

Huge, beautiful garden with over 40 thousand types of plants and trees . I recommend using the little train inside the park as it is very very big plus the train driver doubles as a guide of the park .

Ab T

Took the tram around the gardens . $10 for adults, $5 for children. Really worth it for the guided tour and an overview of the place. After that we took a walk around and had a nice cuppa in the cafe .

Tracy Loh

beautiful place to visit with lots of green surroundings to chill at, there's cafes inside and walk to the end to be next to the sea, it's just so relaxing and peaceful . https://t.co/bgnB9cGlMg

Johanan Ottensooser

There are beautiful little secret gardens to find, with roses or veggies or fragrant flowers , try to find your own secret spot!

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Nicest garden I have ever been, super cool that it is in the middle of the city center, you forget you are in Sydney! You need days here, it's huge so many things to explore!

Jack Smith

Free entry. Always opens at 07:00 every day of the week, however closes anywhere between 17:00 and 20:00 depending on the time of year, unless its New Years Eve.

Simon Crerar

Where else in the world does the nation's best botanical garden abut the nation's best view ? As old as white Australia itself, this magnificient garden is horticultural heaven: with Opera House views

Margherita B.

Check out the Calyx, to admire an inside wall made out of 18k flowers , and Mrs Macquarie's Chair for lovely views of the city and the Sydney Opera house

Jennifer Evans

Seriously stunning and worth strolling to as you make your way to the opera house. On nice days, grab a sandwich somewhere and enjoy a picnic on the grounds .

Richard Burkhill

Stunning place clearly laid out and maintained with flora and fauna thought. Leads to some wonderful historical places too which are worth a visit.

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FREE entry & a MUST to see when visiting Sydney. Explore the beautiful grounds of flowers and fauna. Amazing restaurant setting in the gardens . Also a really great place for getting married.

Babak Elin

Wonderful ! I recommend to visit this park , you need at least 2 hours !!

Hidetaka Tanaka

If you need a relaxing time, just head to the Botanic Garden - the harbour view is just amazing and you can see various seasonal flowers depending on the season.

Marina Alvim

A really beautiful spot in Sydney . Come here to observe the great plant collection. It is free.

Lucas Guterres

So beautiful! Lots of greens, places to relax , and great views of the city as well ! Worth a walk.

Feisal Fei

one of Sydney's famous icon...good for picnic , escaping the summer heat and enjoying fantastic harbourside view

James Ferguson

Super nice setting. Perfect for walks, picnics or just generally hanging out. Free entrance.

Nikhil

You can take a tour of governor's house free of cost. Carry your Photo identity for a free ticket. Like passports or driving license.

Kushal Sanghvi

Perfect place for some me time in the heart of the city with over 100 types of plants in here!

Laura

A gem in busy Sydney. Free with great views of the opera house and harbor . Amazing collection of bushes and trees

Jardel Ferreira

One of the best spots in Sydney to just relax and take in the spectacular view !! And all that for free :) Highly recommended!

Max

A place of quietness in a busy city . Must see and get relaxed by the shades of one out of thousand different palm trees .

Ashley Howe

Make sure you take the free tour at 10.30am from the information point. It's so interesting and lots of information. Plus, it's free!

Emily Brimmer

So beautiful! A leisurely stroll along the water and definitely take the Choo Choo Express.

Lissa L. Angking

Next to the opera house. Huge area to stroll around after visiting the opera house. Has an array of beautiful floras too.

Laurie Denness

If you like free outdoor beautiful spaces, you can't miss this if you're in Sydney

Andrew M

No better place to escape the rat race and enjoy the sensational views of Sydney Harbour .

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Kyriaki Vasilaki

Great views at the Opera and Harbour Bridge . A piece of terrific nature in the city centre.

Danijel  James

Did you find the native Australian stingless bees? They're in a tree trunk! Explore the cactus gardens , you'll feel like you're in Mexico!

hello_emily

The Aboriginal Heritage Tour is well worth going on! Fridays 10-11:30am (book on phone) ????????

JH H-D

Beautiful sprawling areas for hanging out and relaxing

Albert Alcoceba

Very large and so many varieties of plants with great views over Sydney Harbour .

Laura

A gem in busy Sydney. Free with great views of the opera house and harbor

Sarah AlSaud

Very calm place , so clean an quite, the best for walking

Lisa Margherita

They'll close the gates at 5:30pm i got locked in... ???? but everywhere there is the phone number of the ranger who will come and let you out.

Ben Thomas

For a picturesque photo, head to Mrs. Macquaries Point, where you will get a superb backdrop over the city skyline.

John Booth

Great views of the bridge and opera house, good for some shade on a sunny day.

Julie Verstraeten

@sunset , view on Opera House and Harbour Bridge

ELS Universal English College

Entry is free. There are so many sections to the Botanic Gardens and it is just beautiful! This is a great spot for a picnic .

Megan Radcliffe

So many different types of plants and great place to be

Nicole Aptekar

Rainbow lorakeets and sulfur-crested cockatoos! What a nice bird-filled garden

Jason Denny

Make sure to check out the eels in the duck pond

Hostelling International

Botanical Gardens and park jon the other side of the Opera House are great, with tons of free wildlife right in the park ! - Natchee (USA)

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Juan Esteban Mendez

Beautiful and calm place to visit is Sydney, Australia

Quentin Lafon

The green lung of Sydney. Peaceful atmosphere . Ideal for chilling !

Roger Palmer

Great views of the Sydney Bridge and Opera House. And bring your sun screen.

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