About Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a 30-hectare botanical garden located on the edge of Sydney Harbour in central Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1816, it is Australia's oldest botanic garden and scientific institution. The garden features diverse plant collections, heritage landscapes, glasshouses including The Calyx, and harbour views towards the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, serving as a major public recreation, education and conservation site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore 30 hectares of landscaped gardens on Sydney Harbour with harbour views to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Expect themed garden areas including the Rose Garden, Palm Grove, Rainforest Walk, Succulent Garden and the glasshouse exhibition space The Calyx, plus heritage buildings, ponds, lawns for picnicking, cafes, and paved walking paths. Free guided walks, seasonal displays and Aboriginal heritage tours are available.
Key highlights
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The Calyx glasshouse with rotating horticultural exhibitions
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Palm Grove and historic Palm House area
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Rose Garden and Herb Garden collections
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair and harbour viewpoints
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Rainforest Walk and Australian native plant displays
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Heritage landscapes dating to 1816