The Botanic Gardens are situated overlooking Farm Cove, directly east of the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay . They were founded on this site by Governor Macquarie in 1816 as part of the Governor’s Domain. It is home to an outstanding collection of plants from Australia and overseas.
The Domain surrounds the Royal Botanic Gardens. In colonial times this land was the Governor’s buffer of privacy between his residence and the penal colony. Roads and paths were constructed through the Domain by 1831 to allow public access.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a place of natural beauty, where people come for peace, relaxation, education, and to learn more about plants and horticulture. The surrounding parkland of the Domain is a place for sport, entertainment and recreation.
Free guided walks daily at 10.30 am (except Public Holidays)
Free walks Mon-Fri at 1 pm
(Mar-Nov only, except Public Holidays)
Walks depart from the Information Counter at the Palm Grove Centre
Scenic tour by Trackless Train: operates daily (weather permitting): Monday-Friday, 9.30 am–5 pm, Saturday–Sunday, 9.30 am–6 pm. Cost: adults $10 AUS , children $5 AUS.
Times and Prices
Open Daily
November-February: 7 am–8 pm
March & October: 7 am–6.30 pm
April & September: 7 am–6 pm
May & August: 7 am–5.30 pm
June & July: 7 am–5 pm
Entry is free, except there is an entry fee for the Tropical Centre (open daily 10 am to 4 pm).
Location
Mrs Macquaries Road
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: : 02-9231 8111 or weekends 02-9231 8125
How to Get There
The nearest station is Martin Place. Other stations close to the Royal Botanic Gardens are St James and Circular Quay
External Link
Official Botanic Garden Trust Web Site
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