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- Pin TakaiOctober 26, 2017Beautiful and wide Garden. I love that many people come talking and sitting here. There are many giant trees that I cannot find in my countryUpvote20Downvote
- Merve O'KeefeFebruary 8, 2016Huge, beautiful garden with over 40 thousand types of plants and trees. I recommend using the little train inside the park as it is very very big plus the train driver doubles as a guide of the park.Upvote27DownvoteUpvoted Nov 22
- Ab TOctober 6, 2016Took the tram around the gardens. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Really worth it for the guided tour and an overview of the place. After that we took a walk around and had a nice cuppa in the cafe.Upvote9DownvoteUpvoted Oct 20
- Tracy LohDecember 10, 2018beautiful place to visit with lots of green surroundings to chill at, there's cafes inside and walk to the end to be next to the sea, it's just so relaxing and peaceful. https://t.co/bgnB9cGlMgUpvote1Downvote
- There are beautiful little secret gardens to find, with roses or veggies or fragrant flowers, try to find your own secret spot!Upvote2Downvote
- 𝙻𝚒𝚕𝚒á𝚗𝚊 ✨December 25, 2015Nicest garden I have ever been, super cool that it is in the middle of the city center, you forget you are in Sydney! You need days here, it's huge so many things to explore!UpvoteDownvote
- Jack SmithOctober 7, 2022Free entry. Always opens at 07:00 every day of the week, however closes anywhere between 17:00 and 20:00 depending on the time of year, unless its New Years Eve.Upvote1Downvote
- Where else in the world does the nation's best botanical garden abut the nation's best view? As old as white Australia itself, this magnificient garden is horticultural heaven: with Opera House viewsUpvote1Downvote
- Margherita B.June 20, 2017Check out the Calyx, to admire an inside wall made out of 18k flowers, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair for lovely views of the city and the Sydney Opera houseUpvoteDownvote
- Jennifer EvansJune 8, 2015Seriously stunning and worth strolling to as you make your way to the opera house. On nice days, grab a sandwich somewhere and enjoy a picnic on the grounds.UpvoteDownvote
- Richard BurkhillJuly 16, 2023Stunning place clearly laid out and maintained with flora and fauna thought. Leads to some wonderful historical places too which are worth a visit.UpvoteDownvote
- Crumbs Cake ArtJuly 15, 2013FREE entry & a MUST to see when visiting Sydney. Explore the beautiful grounds of flowers and fauna. Amazing restaurant setting in the gardens. Also a really great place for getting married.Upvote1Downvote
- Babak ElinMarch 22, 2017Wonderful ! I recommend to visit this park, you need at least 2 hours !!Upvote1Downvote
- Hidetaka TanakaNovember 9, 2018If you need a relaxing time, just head to the Botanic Garden - the harbour view is just amazing and you can see various seasonal flowers depending on the season.UpvoteDownvote
- Marina AlvimNovember 12, 2018A really beautiful spot in Sydney. Come here to observe the great plant collection. It is free.Upvote1Downvote
- Lucas GuterresMay 27, 2015So beautiful! Lots of greens, places to relax, and great views of the city as well! Worth a walk.Upvote1Downvote
- James FergusonJanuary 8Super nice setting. Perfect for walks, picnics or just generally hanging out. Free entrance.UpvoteDownvote
- one of Sydney's famous icon...good for picnic, escaping the summer heat and enjoying fantastic harbourside viewUpvoteDownvote
- NikhilOctober 14, 2016You can take a tour of governor's house free of cost. Carry your Photo identity for a free ticket. Like passports or driving license.UpvoteDownvote
- LauraDecember 16, 2018A gem in busy Sydney. Free with great views of the opera house and harbor. Amazing collection of bushes and treesUpvoteDownvote
- Kushal SanghviFebruary 5, 2023Perfect place for some me time in the heart of the city with over 100 types of plants in here!UpvoteDownvote
- Jardel FerreiraMarch 18, 2014One of the best spots in Sydney to just relax and take in the spectacular view!! And all that for free :) Highly recommended!Upvote2Downvote
- Ashley HoweJanuary 6, 2016Make sure you take the free tour at 10.30am from the information point. It's so interesting and lots of information. Plus, it's free!UpvoteDownvote
- MaxNovember 20, 2014A place of quietness in a busy city. Must see and get relaxed by the shades of one out of thousand different palm trees.UpvoteDownvote
- Emily BrimmerJune 26, 2018So beautiful! A leisurely stroll along the water and definitely take the Choo Choo Express.UpvoteDownvote
- Lissa L. AngkingDecember 15, 2013Next to the opera house. Huge area to stroll around after visiting the opera house. Has an array of beautiful floras too.Upvote1Downvote
- Laurie DennessJanuary 4, 2017If you like free outdoor beautiful spaces, you can't miss this if you're in SydneyUpvoteDownvote
- No better place to escape the rat race and enjoy the sensational views of Sydney Harbour.UpvoteDownvote
- Kyriaki VasilakiApril 17, 2015Great views at the Opera and Harbour Bridge. A piece of terrific nature in the city centre.UpvoteDownvote
- hello_emilyMarch 6, 2015The Aboriginal Heritage Tour is well worth going on! Fridays 10-11:30am (book on phone) 🍃🐨UpvoteDownvote
- Danijel JamesJuly 7, 2014Did you find the native Australian stingless bees? They're in a tree trunk! Explore the cactus gardens, you'll feel like you're in Mexico!UpvoteDownvote
- Beautiful sprawling areas for hanging out and relaxingUpvoteDownvote
- LauraDecember 16, 2018A gem in busy Sydney. Free with great views of the opera house and harborUpvoteDownvote
- Lisa MargheritaJune 7, 2016They'll close the gates at 5:30pm i got locked in... 😂 but everywhere there is the phone number of the ranger who will come and let you out.UpvoteDownvote
- Albert AlcocebaSeptember 1, 2018Very large and so many varieties of plants with great views over Sydney Harbour.UpvoteDownvote
- Ben ThomasNovember 27, 2018For a picturesque photo, head to Mrs. Macquaries Point, where you will get a superb backdrop over the city skyline.UpvoteDownvote
- John BoothJanuary 17, 2015Great views of the bridge and opera house, good for some shade on a sunny day.Upvote1Downvote
- Nicole AptekarNovember 6, 2017Rainbow lorakeets and sulfur-crested cockatoos! What a nice bird-filled gardenUpvoteDownvote
- JKSeptember 26, 2018Free wifi SSID “GardenFreeWiFi” Download :2.90Mbps Upload: 1.53Mbps Latency 6ms Jitter 3.6ms to Internode in SydneyUpvoteDownvote
- ELS Universal English CollegeAugust 18, 2011Entry is free. There are so many sections to the Botanic Gardens and it is just beautiful! This is a great spot for a picnic.Upvote8Downvote
- Hostelling InternationalSeptember 23, 2011Botanical Gardens and park jon the other side of the Opera House are great, with tons of free wildlife right in the park! - Natchee (USA)Upvote1Downvote
- Juan Esteban MendezAugust 1, 2016Beautiful and calm place to visit is Sydney, AustraliaUpvoteDownvote
- Quentin LafonAugust 2, 2014The green lung of Sydney. Peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for chilling !UpvoteDownvote
- Roger PalmerFebruary 11, 2016Great views of the Sydney Bridge and Opera House. And bring your sun screen.UpvoteDownvote
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- Avoid lunch hour. That's when the Gardens staff do most of their driving, mowing, sawing, clipping, and generally disturbing as many people as possible. Try earlier or later and it will be tranquil.UpvoteDownvote