Adam Hughes_Royal Botanic Garden_Attractions

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- Royal Botanic Garden

· Originally Australia's first farm, the Gardens are adjacent to the Sydney Opera House and CBD, separated from the Opera House only by a narrow bay. This prime location makes it a must-visit destination.
· Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, located at the northern end of the Gardens, offers the best vantage point for viewing the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge - a spot featured in many postcards.
· An ideal place to unwind, featuring expansive views, peaceful atmosphere, large lawns, and numerous benches. The Government House, located within the Gardens, is open for public visits.

Transportation

Take bus 441 to Art Gallery Of NSW stop
Take metro to Circular Quay station

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
07:00-16:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location

Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Adam Hughes Mar 10,2025

In fact, the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney is quite large and the scenery there is really beautiful. There are many distinctive buildings and facilities in the garden. It has collected and displayed more than 7,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants. If you have time, it's really worth taking a moment to quietly appreciate the beauty here. When you walk to the northernmost end of the Botanic Garden, you will arrive at Mrs Macquarie's Chair at Mrs Macquarie's Point. After looking for a while, there is no actual chair but just a big rock and several steps. The viewing platform in front is the best place to overlook the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Because from here, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are perfectly lined up in a row. Many photos are taken from this spot. Sure enough, as the sun sets, with this angle and this scenery, it's truly a stunning postcard! The photos with the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House setting each other off have become a classic of Sydney.