A giant outdoors botanical garden. Free entry always, which makes this even better…read more There are many sections to this garden. Each section dedicated to plants from different parts of the world. There is also a succulent garden with species from around the world. A palm house. Giant green spaces for picnics, trails around the park and along the water for runners and walkers. Benches to rest all along the park. Let me repeat, this is a huge park. By the waterfront you have a great view of the harbor bridge as well as the opera house. There is a small visitor center, a snack bar restaurant and also a fine dining restaurant. Various tours are offered if you feel like learning more about the plants or the birds or the history. Something for every taste here.

Upon returning from Taronga Zoo to Sydney Harbor's Circular Quay, we continued our sightseeing and…read moreexercise at the Royal Botanic Gardens, which is adjacent to the Sydney Opera House. We walked along its well-paved, well-maintained waterfront pathways and into a few of the 15 various themed areas (Australian Rain Forest, Rose Garden, The Calyx, Fernery, Palace Garden, and Australian native collection). These gardens offered stunning views, a peaceful oasis, self-guided tours, and free Wi-Fi. Also, the Royal Botanic Gardens is home to the National Herbarium of New South Wales, which plays a leading scientific role. It took us several hours to complete our walk because we stopped several times to admire the various trees, plants, and flowers in different areas, before my allergies told me to exit the gardens. But, we saw many visitors and residents, families, couples, or singles making their day in the gardens through exercise or relaxation. Along the way, we also saw several well-dressed couples staging their wedding photos with professional photographers, the gardens providing beautiful, natural backdrops. We'd love to return to complete admiring the garden grounds, but I'll make sure to take medication before going, as I didn't realize how sensitive I would be to the native plants, trees, and flowers.

What a cute little garden. Keyword " small ." you literally feel like you're in someone's garden…read more It is submerged so you enter into a different world. Lots of free roaming turkeys. Actually prefer the views from above in Clark Park, so it's easy to do both. If you're just walking straight through it's only probably five minutes but I took my time so 10 to 15. Nice view across the Harbour into downtown.

No pictures cuz photos don't capture the beauty nor location of this garden. This not too secret…read moregarden (lots of people when we visited) can be a bit difficult to find so use mapping apps. Basically a terraced jungle setting in the middle of a metropolis, lots of paths and steps so be prepared for a bit of a workout in the summer. Located near Luna Park, though access between the garden and Luna Park is only through an underpass at the north end of the garden. Lots of shade, tables and benches to sit, and truly nice views of the Harbor Bridge. Free to boot so it's really a must-visit.

A warm day in Sydney walking through the gardens and you ran into the Calyx. With the air…read moreconditioning it became a very nice reprieve from the heat. There is the wall or flowers and many orchids. What a fun place to visit.

While exploring the botanical garden, we came across the Calyx. I liked what I saw there and was…read moreimpressed by it. The Calyx is a round structure. The middle is open (like a donut), as is one side of it. As for the rest, there's a cafe, a meeting space (possibly an extension of the cafe, but for private parties), a small gift shop, and a long room with changing exhibits. When I went, the theme was pollination. There were many plants and flowers growing and in addition, the entire back wall was covered in plants. It was both creative and beautiful! I liked it and would recommend checking it out if you are nearby. I do only give it 4 stars though because that one room is pretty much all there is, and the Calyx is tucked away in a back corner of the botanical garden, so not exactly the most convenient location.

Beautiful parklands in my own backyard I've only just discovered, feeling like I've completely…read moremissed the beauty that's been right under my nose all these years just a drive down the hume highway, best part of it.. Not having to deal with city bound traffic & no parking or parking that makes you cringe as it charges your credit card. This parkland is a large expanse that I've yet to even discover, from what I've seen it's truly serene & relaxing as you can throw your picnic blanket on the grass by the water listening to the ducks whilst laying under the breezy eucalyptus trees. There are trails to take the bike on, clean restroom facilities & even power ports located around the park. As you roam the gardens you'll also get a bit of an education reading about the Australian flora... I found out there's a plant called "mini haha", haha Fun & educational!

Beautiful gardens and there's a great playground for the kids. The cafe has great coffee and…read moredelicious muffins!

No preparation for the rains. No undercover areas. Difficult to take photos, minimal sakura…read moreblossums. No parking!

Ah Cherry Blossoms! Its worth seeing particularly if you have some interest in Japan or Japanese…read moreculture, and worth the trek out there for a picnic. But avoid this place if you dislike crowds - unless you go during the week, but because of where it is located it might be hard to visit unless you live nearby.

Not as pretty as the Botanic Gardens in the city or at Mount Tomah but a lot more space to spread…read moreout, go for walks or ride your bike among the native plants & trees including several separate gardens & some fun mountain bike tracks that are graded green, blue & black depending on your skill level. Several BBQ & picnic areas which you can rock up & use or book if your having an event or if you prefer someone else to do the work the restaurant is quite reasonable for a coffee & snack or meal & drink & much cheaper than the ones in either of the other Botanic Gardens.

These gardens are a wonderful asset to the area. To make entrance free was a great decisions and…read moremeans I am now visiting regularly for work meetings at the cafe or enjoying the beautiful environment and wildlife. Great for inspiration for art. Also a winner for people visiting for overseas. So glad the stolen generation garden has been included. Have used the garden for a number of Aboriginal events.

Wanna get yelled at and lectured by a series of madmen on milk crates?…read more Just over the road from the Art Gallery of NSW, on the fringe of the Domain, is Speaker's Corner. Since the 1950's "religious zealots, nutters, political extremists, homophobes, hippies and academics" have been climbing atop their soapboxes and shouting, well, anything and everything they feel like at passers-by. Are they mad? Almost certainly. Are they entertaining? Ohhhh yeah baby. Tell Mr Bashful what makes you angry, or get the old whiskered guy's views on homosexuality (hint: he doesn't like it, Sam I am). Quote of the day from one impassioned old duffer to a lady listener: "Why do women wear pantyhose, huh? Who told them to do that?" at which the lady shrieked and screamed "Get out of my head!" before scuttling away clutching her temples. I love debating with fruitcakes, it's hella fun. They always win though, probably because the rules keep changing. And they're the only ones that actually know what the rules are. And that the only rule is there are no rules.

Everything must be going well in the land of Oz - no one is having a debate or argument. An…read moreinteresting and historical landmark to visit.