Jesse Taylor_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

Jesse Taylor Mar 23,2025

Walking into the Royal Botanic Garden from behind the Opera House, following the coastline to its deepest point, you'll find the famous Mrs Macquarie's Chair. It's similar to China's "Waiting Wife Stone" - legend has it that after Australia's fourth governor Macquarie returned to England for duty, he never came back, leaving Mrs Macquarie waiting endlessly at this spot.

While everyone takes photos of the chair itself, the view from sitting in it is actually more spectacular.

As the sun sets, find a rock by the shore to sit on and watch the boats surfing the waves against the distant backdrop. There's movement within stillness, and stillness within movement. It makes you wish you could gather a few close friends to sit there, feeling the sea breeze and listening to the waves while having heart-to-heart conversations.