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Royal Botanic Gardens

Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
61 2 9231 8111
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Ranked #5 of 261 attractions in Sydney
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Type: Gardens
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveler Description: The Botanic Gardens are a must see when visiting Sydney. The gardens are situated on the shores of the Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and... more »
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Bangor, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The gardens are really nice and well worth exploring. They are free to visit and have lots of amazing plants, including the worlds rarest pine tree. We were really lucky and saw lots of roosting flying foxes too. Amazing!

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

You can stroll around this area, while watching the fitness fanatics run and work out in this beautiful unspoilt area of sydney. Far away from the hussle and bussle of people, cars, buses. When you walk around here, you don;t feel as if you are in the city, but in some tranquil area. You can take a picnic lunch, and... More

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Mudgee, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Simply the best experience. The trees are magnificent and the whole area is so well kept. A gem Sydney must be proud of.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A stupendous oasis of green and blue in the middle of Sydney ...so much to look at , so much to hear as the parrots and fruit bats circled , a feeling of space and we loved being invited to hug the trees !! The walk along the seafront to the Opera House is epic

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Beautiful city centre gardens. Stunning botanical native examples, with the Sydney cityscape acting as a back drop. Wild cockatiels everywhere and budgerigars zooming all around. Links in with the Opera house at one end and the National Art Museum at the other. There are the main gardens that are free to walk around and a specialist area that have an... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Sublime tranquility in the middle of the city - perfect for long walks, picnics, romantic proposals, wedding photos (including my own), and family times with the kids running around.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I love the way everyone shares and uses the gardens. Parents with young children, overseas visitors, lunch time runners and just those who want to sit in a peaceful place on the grass and read. And, of course, there are those who not only appreciate the overall atmosphere, but who enthusiastically explore the impressive botanical collection. Sydney is very fortunate... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Beautiful...so serene, so peaceful. If you have time then take a book and spend sometime at that botanical garden. We went for walks couple of times.

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Hobart, Australia
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Don't miss the Botanic Gardens which are close to the Harbour and behind the Opera House. There is nowhere more beautiful to walk in Sydney.

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Princeton Junction, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Just like fairyland...so many flowers and trees and fountains. Also, dont miss the parrots that fly freely from tree to tree. And they seem to stay right in the park

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