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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Photo: Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au via Wikimedia Commons

Established in 1816, the garden displays Australian flora alongside exotic species. Paths lead through palm groves and rose gardens to viewpoints over the harbor. The Calyx hosts changing plant displays.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Sydney Harbour & Beaches

Visiting Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
Two hours
Best time
Morning to avoid heat
Getting there
Walk from Circular Quay

Sydney itineraries with Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Day 1 of Sydney Harbour & Beaches

The Opera House and the Rocks

How Royal Botanic Garden Sydney fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Sydney Opera HouseBennelong Point
  2. 11:30Royal Botanic Garden SydneyCBD
  3. 13:30The RocksThe Rocks
  4. 15:30Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Rocks
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney FAQs

Is entry to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney free?

Yes, the garden is free to enter at all times.

What are the opening hours of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

The garden is open daily from dawn until dusk.

Can you see the Opera House from the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

Yes, several paths offer clear views of the Sydney Opera House.

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