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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney vs Manly Beach

Both are recommended by experts. Overall, Royal Botanic Gardens ranks significantly higher than Manly Beach. Royal Botanic Gardens scores 91 with endorsements from 11 publications including On the Grid, Michelin Guide and On the Grid.

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
9 / 10
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's Fodor's
"More than 80 acres of sweeping green lawns, groves of indigenous and exotic trees, duck ponds, greenhouses, and some 45,124 types of plants—many of them in bloom—grace these gardens." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This undulating series of gardens wrapped around the southeastern edge of Sydney Harbour was the site of the city's first farm."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set just east of Bennelong Point and the Opera House (translation: right alongside sweeping views of the harbor), this sprawling 75-acre park is one of the city’s most beautiful places." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Enjoy a lovely stroll through the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on Sydney Harbor next to the Opera House, this 30-hectare oasis is at the heart of the city." Full review
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Manly Beach
Manly Beach
8 / 10
Steyne St, Sydney, New South Wales
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Bondi Beach of the north shore, Manly caters to everyone except those who want to get away from it all." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sydney's second most famous beach stretches for nearly two golden kilometres, lined by Norfolk Island pines and scrappy midrise apartment blocks." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Lined by an impressive collection of pine trees, and features three main beaches, lovely bays, and a good collection of snack shacks and bars with a view." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Possibly the best known beach to tourists after Bondi Beach, Manly’s long stretch of golden sand is said to have been the location of the first Surf Life Saving Club in the world." Full review